ArticlePlastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.)2014
Are online learning modules an effective way to deliver hand trauma management continuing medical education to emergency physicians?
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- The state of remote learning in plastic surgery: A systematic review of modalities.Surgery in practice and science · 2022Review
- Impact evaluation of a brief online training module on physician use of the Maryland, USA, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.PloS one · 2022Article
- Personalised versus non-individualised case-based CME: A randomised pilot study.Journal of European CME · 2022Article
- Managing Acute Pain and Opioid Risks Following Wisdom Teeth Extraction: An Illustrative Case.MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources · 2019Article
- Massive open online courses (MOOCs) for continuing medical education - why and how?Advances in medical education and practice · 2019Article
- Undergraduate Plastic Surgery Education: A National Survey of Clerkship Directors.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2018Article
- Design and Implementation of a Novel Web-Based E-Learning Tool for Education of Health Professionals on the Antibiotic Vancomycin.Journal of medical Internet research · 2017Article
- Web-based teaching in point-of-care ultrasound: an alternative to the classroom?Advances in medical education and practice · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe enormity of modern medical knowledge and the rapidity of change have created increased need for ongoing or continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. Online CME is attractive for its availability at any time and any place, low cost and potentially increased effectiveness compared with traditional face-to-face delivery.
objectiveTo determine whether online CME modules are an effective method for delivering plastic surgery CME to primary care physicians.
methodsA needs assessment survey was conducted among all emergency and family physicians in Nova Scotia. Results indicated that this type of program was appealing, and that hand trauma related topics were most desired for CME. 7 Lesson Builder (SoftChalk LLC, www.softchalk.com) was used to construct a multimedia e-learning module that was distributed along with a pretest, post-test and feedback questionnaire. Quantitative (pre- and post-test scores) and qualitative (feedback responses) data were analyzed.
resultsThe 32 participants who completed the study indicated that it was a positive and enjoyable experience, and that there was a need for more resources like this. Compared with pretest scores, there was a significant gain in knowledge following completion of the module (P=0.001).
conclusionThe present study demonstrated that an e-learning format is attractive for this population and effective in increasing knowledge. This positive outcome will lead to development of additional modules.
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