Factors and Interactions Influencing Direct Observation: A Literature Review Guided by Activity Theory
Abstract
Ensuring that future physicians are competent to practice medicine is necessary for high quality patient care and safety. The shift towards competency based education has placed renewed emphasis on direct observation in authentic patient care contexts. Despite this interest and multiple studies focused on improving direct observation, threats to the validity and reliability of measured outcomes remain underexplored and unresolved. I chose to re-examine the literature on direct observation in authentic contexts using Activity Theory as a guide to explore the numerous interactions and influences that may affect this complex activity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 20, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1212256
Entities
People
- Margaret M. Swanberg
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences