Short-term Effect of Sensitization Workshop on “Giving Effective Feedback” among PG teachers of Pediatrics

Background: Postgraduate educators are key to developing physician leaders and specialists who shape community healthcare. To prepare them as effective teachers, imparting knowledge, skills, and professionalism through effective feedback on professional conduct and disposition is vital. This study aimed to ascertain postgraduate teachers' perceptions of effective feedback delivery. Methodology: This prospective intervention study was implemented over a 3-month duration, employing a convenience sampling method. All postgraduate teachers in the department were included, except for those on leave exceeding 4 weeks. A validated proforma (by a member of the Medical Education Unit [MEU]) was utilised for data collection, with pre-test and post-test assessments administered before and after the workshop. The short-term effects were assessed through a Google Form distributed 8 weeks following the intervention. Results: In feedback awareness and attitude, 75% of participants were giving feedback, 68.75% were giving it individually, and 56.25% believed that it should be given immediately. Only 37.5% had an understanding of feedback before the sensitization session. Post-intervention changes highlighted a general positive attitude towards feedback, and they realized the aspects of time constraints. The participants felt it should be given in all sessions, such as didactic lectures, clinical case discussions, ward rounds, and extracurricular work. Feedback had a positive impact on student performance and higher engagement in clinical case discussions. Later, after 8 weeks. Around 41.2% of the participants felt that giving feedback had become a routine, and 52.9% felt that it was only sometimes. Conclusion: The results indicate a positive shift in the practices and perceptions regarding effective feedback among post-graduate teachers in pediatrics, demonstrating the impact of sensitization workshops on improving feedback strategies and their implementation.