Education Research: Exploring the Impact of Standardized, Condition-Specific Note Templates on Quality Metrics and Efficiency in Multiple Resident Clinics
Standardized, condition-specific templates improved documentation of quality metrics without increasing time spent. Despite initial low uptake of template use, an increase was observed over time, indicating potential for wider acceptance with implementation efforts. These templates, updated and maintained by subject matter experts, serve as an opportunity to incorporate quality care checklists and knowledge into a clinician's workflow. This warrants further research into template implementation and its effects on care quality and education for neurologists and generalists.
Authors
- Samuel D. Pimentel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0409-6586)
- Sonam Dilwali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4804-6705)
- Robert Thombley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1933-1494)
- Vanja C. Douglas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6955-8297)
- Andrew G. Breithaupt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3955-5428)
Institutions
- Emory University (US)
- University of California, San Francisco (US)
- Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center (US)
- University of California, Berkeley (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurology Education
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1212/ne9.0000000000200200
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.03
Funders
- University of California, San Francisco