Evaluating a peer-led wellbeing programme for doctors-in-training during the Covid-19 pandemic in Victoria, Australia, using the Most Significant Change technique

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ID12347474
AuthorsKaren Maree Crinall (0000-0002-3643-9969, Crinall Consulting, VIC, Australia, corresponding author), M Ward (0000-0002-5760-5890, Monash University), Rebecca Mcdonald (0000-0003-1593-7675, Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia; Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia), William Crinall (0000-0002-5199-9606, Federation University Australia, Cowes, VIC, Australia), James D S Aridas (0000-0002-4000-2110, Monash Health), James Aridas (Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia; The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia), Daniel L Rolnik (0000-0002-2263-3592, Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia; Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia)
Year2022
Volume22
Issue2
Pages90-107
Publication date2022-03-28
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEvaluation Journal of Australasia (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1035-719X • E-ISSN: 2515-9372
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1035719x221080576
PMID38603061
OpenAlexW4220937894
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited22

This article discusses the use of the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique in a mixed-methods evaluation of a pilot wellbeing programme for obstetrics and gynaecology doctors-in-training introduced at a large public hospital during Melbourne, Australia's second coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, which occurred from 7 July to 26 October 2020. The evaluation was conducted remotely using videoconferencing technology, to conform with pandemic restrictions. MSC complemented the program's participatory principles and was chosen because it seeks to learn about participants' perceptions of programme impacts by evaluating their stories of significant change. Stakeholders select one story exemplifying the most significant change resulting from the evaluated program. Inductive thematic analysis of all stories is combined with reasons for making the selection, to inform learnings (Dart & Davies, 2003; Tonkin et al., 2021). Nine stories of change were included in the selection. The most significant change was a more supportive workplace culture brought about by enabling basic needs to be met and breaking down hierarchical barriers. This was linked to five interconnected themes - connection, caring, communication, confidence and cooperation. The evaluation learnings are explored and reflections on remotely conducting MSC evaluation are shared

Behaviour change · Citizen journalism · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Medical education · Pandemic · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · COVID-19 and healthcare impacts · Global Health Workforce Issues · Medicine · Nursing · Primary Care and Health Outcomes · Psychology

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