Optimising the delivery of remediation programmes for doctors: a realist review.
Price T, Wong G, Withers L, et al. Optimising the delivery of remediation programmes for doctors: a realist review. Med Educ. 2021;55(9):995-1010. doi:10.1111/medu.14528.
Remediation programs are used to address unprofessional behavior contributing to adverse events. This literature review found that remediation programs are effective when a doctor’s insight and motivation are developed and behavior change is reinforced. This can be accomplished through activities such as safe spaces, goal setting, and destigmatizing remediation.