ReviewJournal of orthopaedics2016
E-learning in orthopedic surgery training: A systematic review.
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Osteoporosis e-learning courses: A systematic review to develop a comprehensive virtual course for General Practitioners.Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2024Review
- Musculoskeletal Clinical Online Cases With a Focus on Anatomy for Preclinical Learners.MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources · 2024Article
- Medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons for the orthopedic departments.BMC medical education · 2023Article
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- Digital Education for Health Professionals: An Evidence Map, Conceptual Framework, and Research Agenda.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Review
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- E-learning to teach medical students about acute otitis media: A randomized controlled trial.Paediatrics & child health · 2021Article
- Online educational resources for orthopaedic residency-a narrative review.International orthopaedics · 2021Review
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Abstract
E-learning is the use of internet-based resources in education. In the field of surgical education, this definition includes the use of virtual patient cases, digital modeling, online tutorials, as well as video recordings of surgical procedures and lectures. In recent years, e-learning has increasingly been considered a viable alternative to traditional teaching within a number of surgical fields. Here we present (1) a systematic review of literature assessing the efficacy of e-learning modules for orthopedic education and (2) a discussion of their relevance. A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library was conducted according to the guidelines defined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement (PRISMA). The search yielded a total of 255 non-duplicate citations that were screened using predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria. A total of 9 full text articles met inclusion criteria, which included the use of an objective outcome measure to evaluate an orthopedic e-learning module. Six studies assessed knowledge using a multiple-choice test and 4 assessed skills using a clinical exam. All studies showed positive score improvement pre- to post-intervention, and a majority showed greater score improvement than standard teaching methods in both knowledge (4/6 studies) and clinical skills (3/4 studies). E-learning represents an effective supplement or even alternative to standard teaching techniques within orthopedic education for both medical students and residents. Future work should focus on validating specific e-learning programs using standardized outcome measures and assessing long-term knowledge retention using e-learning platforms.
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