title: Effectiveness of an Interprofessional and Multidisciplinary Musculoskeletal Training Program.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Musculoskeletal (MSK) problems are common, and a recent US Bone and Joint Initiative calls for new models of education and professional collaboration. Evidence of feasibility and acceptability of innovative methods are needed.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  We assessed if an experimental immersion interdisciplinary MSK curriculum would be acceptable to residents from different specialties, be feasible within existing rotations, and be effective in strengthening clinical skills.
  
  
  METHODS
  Through funding from the Veterans Affairs Office of Academic Affiliations and the Office of Specialty Care, we developed a Center of Excellence in MSK Care and Education. A core element is the monthly MSK Education Week, which teaches skills and provides opportunities to apply these in clinical settings. Participants include internal medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and orthopaedic surgery residents, as well as students and residents from other health professions programs. All were assigned to the MSK week in lieu of other clinical experiences. Faculty encompassed primary care, rheumatology, endocrinology, orthopaedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Assessments include surveys and a 2-station objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Since 2012, a total of 176 trainees have participated. Percentage of trainees reporting ability to evaluate and manage MSK complaints increased (9% to 87% for shoulder; 18% to 86% for knee), and confidence performing MSK injections increased from 10% to 70%. Competency in evaluation of shoulder and knee pain was confirmed by OSCEs.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The MSK week program was accepted by residents from the 3 specialties, with learners reporting improved ability to perform shoulder and knee examinations, as demonstrated by OSCEs.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Battistone
authors.forename: Andrea M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Barker
authors.forename: Marissa P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Grotzke
authors.forename: J Peter
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Beck
authors.forename: Jeffery T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Berdan
authors.forename: Jorie M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Butler
authors.forename: Caroline K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Milne
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Huhtala
authors.forename: Grant W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Cannon
mesh_terms: D000069237:Arthrocentesis / Q000379:methods; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D006787:Hospitals, Veterans; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000193:education; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014589:Utah