Document Detail


Associations between DISC assessment and performance in obstetrics and gynecology residents.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22010523     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To determine if the DISC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness/Submission, and Conscientious/ Compliance) assessment correlates with obstetrics and gynecology resident performance.
STUDY DESIGN: A total of 46 residents completed the DISC assessment. Residents were classified as "administrators" based on service to the program or as "concerning" if they were on remediation. Residents were categorized by negative comments by nurses or other residents and severe adverse event (SAE)/patient complaints. A quantitative assessment of compliance was used to assess residents. In-service examination scores and faculty evaluations of residents were analyzed. A p value of < 0.05 was taken as significant.
RESULTS: Residents with SAE/patient complaints had higher Influence (p = 0.021) and lower Conscientious/Compliance scores (p = 0.029). Administrator-residents demonstrated a positive correlation with Dominance (r = 0.336, p = 0.042). In-service examination scores positively correlated with Dominance and negatively with Steadiness/Submission. There was a negative correlation between resident compliance scores (based on residency requirements) and Steadiness/Submission (r = -0.495, p = 0.043).
CONCLUSION: Residents who are successful in executing administrative duties, provide safe patient care, or obtain high scores on examinations may have a DISC profile that is high in Dominance and Conscientious/Compliance but lower in Steadiness/Submission and Influence. Implementation of programs to promote emotional intelligence may allow for increased compassionate and safe patient care.
Authors:
Dotun A Ogunyemi; Yonatan Y Mahller; Cinna Wohlmuth; Richard Eppey; Edward Tangchitnob; Carolyn J Alexander
Related Documents :
9351303 - The use of signed english pictures to facilitate reading comprehension by deaf students.
17548803 - Visual spatial representation in mathematical problem solving by deaf and hearing stude...
18393083 - Tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use among first-year u.s. college students: a time seri...
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of reproductive medicine     Volume:  56     ISSN:  0024-7758     ISO Abbreviation:  J Reprod Med     Publication Date:    2011 Sep-Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-20     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0173343     Medline TA:  J Reprod Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  398-404     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Boulevard, South Tower, Suite 3620, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA. dotun.ogunyemi@cshs.org
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  Uterine fibroids and risk for complications following second-trimester amniocentesis.
Next Document:  Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis: a reappraisal for the clinician.