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ArticleTechnical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology2022

Screen-based digital learning methods in radiation oncology and medical education.

David L Kok, Sathana Dushyanthen, Gabrielle Peters, Daniel Sapkaroski, Michelle Barrett, Jenny Sim, Jesper Grau Eriksen

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Article in Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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  5. Scholarship in radiation oncology education.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2023
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  6. Virtual reality and augmented reality in radiation oncology education - A review and expert commentary.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2022
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7 authors.

David L KokPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre - Moorabbin Campus, 865 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East Victoria 3165, Australia.
Sathana DushyanthenDepartment of Clinical Pathology, University of Melbourne, Parkville Victoria 3010, Australia.
Gabrielle PetersDepartment of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06510, United States.
Daniel SapkaroskiPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne Victoria 3000, Australia.
Michelle BarrettVictorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne Victoria 3000, Australia.
Jenny SimDepartment of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Monash University, Wellington Rd, Clayton Victoria 3800, Australia.
Jesper Grau EriksenDepartment of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus Municipality, Denmark.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The field of radiation oncology is rapidly advancing through technological and biomedical innovation backed by robust research evidence. In addition, cancer professionals are notoriously time-poor, meaning there is a need for high quality, accessible and tailored oncological education programs. Digital learning (DL) is well-placed to cater to these needs, as it provides teaching options that can be delivered flexibly and on-demand from anywhere in the world. The evidence for usage of these techniques in medical education has expanded rapidly in recent years. However, there remains many reservations in the oncological community to adopting and developing DL, largely due to a poor familiarity with the pedagogical evidence base. This article will review the application of the screen-based DL tools that are at educators' disposal. It will summarize best-practice in developing tailored, made-for-screen videos, gamification, and infographics. It also reviews data behind the following practical tips of 1) strategically combining text with graphics to decrease cognitive load, 2) engaging users through use of interactive elements in digital content, and 3) maximizing impact through thoughtful organization of animations/images. Overall, the digital space evolving is well placed to cater to the evolving educational needs of oncology learners. This review and its practical tips aim to inspire further development in this arena, production of high-yield educational products, use of engaging delivery methods and programs that are tailored to individual learning needs.

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AR, Augmented RealityDigital learningDL, Digital LearningIMRT, Intensity Modulated RadiotherapyInfographicsMedical educationOncologyOnline learningRadiotherapyRO, Radiation OncologyRT, RadiotherapyVideo gamificationVR, Virtual Reality

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PMID36324858
PMCPMC9619030

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