Impact of a tripartite framework on perioperative clinical reasoning in junior anaesthesiology residents in China: a longitudinal quasi-experimental study

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a tripartite framework on enhancing perioperative clinical reasoning skills in anaesthesiology residents.
• Conducted a longitudinal quasi-experimental design
• Focused on junior anaesthesiology residents in China
• Implemented blended assessments throughout the training program
• Demonstrated measurable improvements in perioperative reasoning skills
• Highlighted the importance of sustained practice for competency maturation
• Validated the tripartite framework as an effective cognitive scaffold