The transition from knowing to doing: Teaching junior doctors how to use insulin in the management of diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Objective: To develop and evaluate a short education programme to improve the skills and confidence of junior doctors in managing the glycaemic control of inpatients with diabetes mellitus. Methods: A total of 15 junior doctors completed two 1-hour workshops on the practical skills required to manage the glycaemic control of insulin-treated patients. The workshops were based on simulated case scenarios presented in a workbook format. Pre-workshop performance and levels of confidence were tested, using a set of tasks matched to the learning objectives. Participants were re-tested immediately after the second workshop and again after 3 months. Results: There was a significant overall effect fo..