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Gottlieb M, Chan TM, Clarke SO, Ilgen JS, Jordan J, Moschella P, Santen SA, Yarris LM, Coates WC. Emergency Medicine Education Research Since the 2012 Consensus Conference: How Far Have We Come and What's Next? AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2020; 4:S57-S66. [PMID: 32072108 PMCID: PMC7011414 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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In 2012, the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine convened a consensus conference on the state of medical education research with goals of defining and advancing a future research agenda. Since that time, emergency medicine (EM) education research has grown significantly. A task force of EM education experts was assembled and sought to understand the current state of EM education research and future directions. Among the advances are increases in medical education fellowships, advanced degree and certification programs, faculty development programs, publication venues, and funding. These findings are discussed in light of the prior objectives from the 2012 consensus conference, and recommendations for future directions are provided.
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- Michael Gottlieb
- Department of Emergency MedicineRush University Medical CenterChicagoIL
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- Division of Emergency MedicineDepartment of MedicineMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of California–DavisSacramentoCA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineRonald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos AngelesCA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineVirginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineRichmondVA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineOregon Health & Science UniversityPortlandOR
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- Department of Emergency MedicineRonald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos AngelesCA
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Kraut AS, Omron R, Caretta-Weyer H, Jordan J, Manthey D, Wolf SJ, Yarris LM, Johnson S, Kornegay J. The Flipped Classroom: A Critical Appraisal. West J Emerg Med 2019; 20:527-536. [PMID: 31123556 PMCID: PMC6526887 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2019.2.40979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 12/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction The objective of this study was to review and critically appraise the medical education literature pertaining to a flipped-classroom (FC) education model, and to highlight influential papers that inform our current understanding of the role of the FC in medical education. Methods A search of the English-language literature querying Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), PsychINFO, PubMed, and Scopus identified 296 papers related to the FC using either quantitative, qualitative, or review methods. Two reviewers independently screened each category of publications using previously established exclusion criteria. Eight reviewers then independently scored the remaining 54 publications using either a qualitative, quantitative, or review-paper scoring system. Each scoring system consisted of nine criteria and used parallel metrics that have been previously used in critical appraisals of education research. Results A total of 54 papers (33 quantitative, four qualitative, and 17 review) on FC met a priori criteria for inclusion and were critically appraised and reviewed. The top 10 highest scoring articles (five quantitative studies, two qualitative studies, and three review papers) are summarized in this article. Conclusion This installment of the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) Academy Critical Appraisal series highlights 10 papers that describe the current state of literature on the flipped classroom, including an analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of an FC approach, practical implications for emergency medicine educators, and next steps for future research.
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- Aaron S Kraut
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Berbee Walsh Department of Emergency Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Denver Health Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Denver, Colorado
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- Oregon Health and & Science University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland, Oregon
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- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Library Services, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Oregon Health and & Science University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland, Oregon
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Dubosh NM, Jordan J, Yarris LM, Ullman E, Kornegay J, Runde D, Juve AM, Fisher J. Critical Appraisal of Emergency Medicine Educational Research: The Best Publications of 2016. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2019; 3:58-73. [PMID: 30680348 PMCID: PMC6339548 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2018] [Revised: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objectives were to critically appraise the emergency medicine (EM) medical education literature published in 2016 and review the highest-quality quantitative and qualitative studies. METHODS A search of the English language literature in 2016 querying MEDLINE, Scopus, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), and PsychInfo identified 510 papers related to medical education in EM. Two reviewers independently screened all of the publications using previously established exclusion criteria. The 25 top-scoring quantitative studies based on methodology and all six qualitative studies were scored by all reviewers using selected scoring criteria that have been adapted from previous installments. The top-scoring articles were highlighted and trends in medical education research were described. RESULTS Seventy-five manuscripts met inclusion criteria and were scored. Eleven quantitative and one qualitative papers were the highest scoring and are summarized in this article. CONCLUSION This annual critical appraisal series highlights the best EM education research articles published in 2016.
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- Nicole M. Dubosh
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMA
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- University of California Los Angeles School of MedicineTorranceCA
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine PhoenixMaricopa Medical CenterPhoenixAZ
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Jordan J, Coates WC, Clarke S, Runde D, Fowlkes E, Kurth J, Yarris L. The Uphill Battle of Performing Education Scholarship: Barriers Educators and Education Researchers Face. West J Emerg Med 2018; 19:619-629. [PMID: 29760865 PMCID: PMC5942034 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2018.1.36752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Revised: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Educators and education researchers report that their scholarship is limited by lack of time, funding, mentorship, expertise, and reward. This study aims to evaluate these groups’ perceptions regarding barriers to scholarship and potential strategies for success. Methods Core emergency medicine (EM) educators and education researchers completed an online survey consisting of multiple-choice, 10-point Likert scale, and free-response items in 2015. Descriptive statistics were reported. We used qualitative analysis applying a thematic approach to free-response items. Results A total of 204 educators and 42 education researchers participated. Education researchers were highly productive: 19/42 reported more than 20 peer-reviewed education scholarship publications on their curricula vitae. In contrast, 68/197 educators reported no education publications within five years. Only a minority, 61/197 had formal research training compared to 25/42 education researchers. Barriers to performing research for both groups were lack of time, competing demands, lack of support, lack of funding, and challenges achieving scientifically rigorous methods and publication. The most common motivators identified were dissemination of knowledge, support of evidence-based practices, and promotion. Respondents advised those who seek greater education research involvement to pursue mentorship, formal research training, collaboration, and rigorous methodological standards. Conclusion The most commonly cited barriers were lack of time and competing demands. Stakeholders were motivated by the desire to disseminate knowledge, support evidence-based practices, and achieve promotion. Suggested strategies for success included formal training, mentorship, and collaboration. This information may inform interventions to support educators in their scholarly pursuits and improve the overall quality of education research in EM.
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- Jaime Jordan
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Torrance, California
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Torrance, California
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- UC Davis Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Sacramento, California
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- University of Iowa, Department of Emergency Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
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- University of Iowa, Department of Emergency Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
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- UCLA Ronald Reagan/Olive View, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Oregon Health and Science University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland, Oregon
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Hunter CL, Silvestri S, Ralls G, Stone A, Walker A, Mangalat N, Papa L. Comparing Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Scores to End-tidal Carbon Dioxide as Mortality Predictors in Prehospital Patients with Suspected Sepsis. West J Emerg Med 2018; 19:446-451. [PMID: 29760838 PMCID: PMC5942006 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2018.1.35607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Introduction Early identification of sepsis significantly improves outcomes, suggesting a role for prehospital screening. An end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value ≤ 25 mmHg predicts mortality and severe sepsis when used as part of a prehospital screening tool. Recently, the Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score was also derived as a tool for predicting poor outcomes in potentially septic patients. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study among patients transported by emergency medical services to compare the use of ETCO2 ≤ 25 mmHg with qSOFA score of ≥ 2 as a predictor of mortality or diagnosis of severe sepsis in prehospital patients with suspected sepsis. Results By comparison of receiver operator characteristic curves, ETCO2 had a higher discriminatory power to predict mortality, sepsis, and severe sepsis than qSOFA. Conclusion Both non-invasive measures were easily obtainable by prehospital personnel, with ETCO2 performing slightly better as an outcome predictor.
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- Christopher L Hunter
- Orlando Regional Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida.,University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida
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- Orlando Regional Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida.,University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida
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- Orlando Regional Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida
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- Orlando Regional Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida
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- Orlando Regional Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida.,University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida
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- St Mary's Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Orlando Regional Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida.,University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orlando, Florida
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Heitz CR, Coates W, Farrell SE, Fisher J, Juve AM, Yarris LM. Critical Appraisal of Emergency Medicine Educational Research: The Best Publications of 2015. Acad Emerg Med 2017; 24:1212-1225. [PMID: 28857348 DOI: 10.1111/acem.13305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objectives were to critically appraise the medical education research literature of 2015 and review the highest-quality quantitative and qualitative examples. METHODS A total of 434 emergency medicine (EM)-related articles were discovered upon a search of ERIC, PsychINFO, PubMED, and SCOPUS. These were both quantitative and qualitative in nature. All were screened by two of the authors using previously published exclusion criteria, and the remaining were appraised by all authors using a previously published scoring system. The highest scoring articles were then reviewed. RESULTS Sixty-one manuscripts were scored, and 10 quantitative and two qualitative papers were the highest scoring and are reviewed and summarized in this article. CONCLUSIONS This installment in this critical appraisal series reviews 12 of the highest-quality EM-related medical education research manuscripts published in 2015.
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- Corey R. Heitz
- Carilion Clinic/Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; Roanoke VA
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- Harbor/University of California Los Angeles Medical Center; Los Angeles CA
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- Maricopa Medical Center/University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix; Phoenix AZ
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Heitz CR, Coates W, Farrell SE, Fisher J, Juve AM, Yarris LM. Critical Appraisal of Emergency Medicine Educational Research: The Best Publications of 2015. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2017; 1:255-268. [PMID: 30051043 PMCID: PMC6001510 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objectives were to critically appraise the medical education research literature of 2015 and review the highest-quality quantitative and qualitative examples. METHODS A total of 434 emergency medicine (EM)-related articles were discovered upon a search of ERIC, PsychINFO, PubMED, and SCOPUS. These were both quantitative and qualitative in nature. All were screened by two of the authors using previously published exclusion criteria, and the remaining were appraised by all authors using a previously published scoring system. The highest scoring articles were then reviewed. RESULTS Sixty-one manuscripts were scored, and 10 quantitative and two qualitative papers were the highest scoring and are reviewed and summarized in this article. CONCLUSIONS This installment in this critical appraisal series reviews 12 of the highest-quality EM-related medical education research manuscripts published in 2015.
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- Corey R. Heitz
- Carilion Clinic/Virginia Tech Carilion School of MedicineRoanokeVA
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- Harbor/University of California Los Angeles Medical CenterLos AngelesCA
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- Maricopa Medical Center/University of Arizona College of Medicine–PhoenixPhoenixAZ
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Kornegay JG, Kraut A, Manthey D, Omron R, Caretta‐Weyer H, Kuhn G, Martin S, Yarris LM. Feedback in Medical Education: A Critical Appraisal. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2017; 1:98-109. [PMID: 30051017 PMCID: PMC6001508 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to review and critically appraise the medical education literature pertaining to feedback and highlight influential papers that inform our current understanding of the role of feedback in medical education. METHODS A search of the English language literature in querying Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), PsychINFO, PubMed, and Scopus identified 327 feedback-related papers using either quantitative (hypothesis-testing or observational investigations of educational interventions), qualitative methods (exploring important phenomena in emergency medicine [EM] education), or review methods.Two reviewers independently screened each category of publications using previously established exclusion criteria. Six reviewers then independently scored the remaining 54 publications using a qualitative, quantitative, or review paper scoring system. Each scoring system consisted of nine criteria and used parallel scoring metrics that have been previously used in critical appraisals of education research. RESULTS Fifty-four feedback papers (25 quantitative studies, 24 qualitative studies, five review papers) met the a priori criteria for inclusion and were reviewed. Eight quantitative studies, nine qualitative studies, and three review papers were ranked highly by the reviewers and are summarized in this article. CONCLUSIONS This inaugural Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors Academy critical appraisal highlights 20 feedback in medical education papers that describe the current state of the feedback literature. A summary of current factors that influence feedback effectiveness is discussed, along with practical implications for EM educators and the next steps for research.
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- Joshua G. Kornegay
- Department of Emergency MedicineOregon Health & Science UniversityPortlandOR
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- BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMadisonWI
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- Department of Emergency MedicineWake Forest University Baptist HealthWinston‐SalemNC
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- Department of Emergency MedicineJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMD
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- Department of Emergency MedicineOregon Health & Science UniversityPortlandOR
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- Department of Emergency MedicineWayne State UniversityDetroitMI
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- Department of Emergency MedicineWayne State UniversityDetroitMI
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- Department of Emergency MedicineOregon Health & Science UniversityPortlandOR
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- Lawrence E Kass
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA.
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Yarris LM, Juve AM, Coates WC, Fisher J, Heitz C, Shayne P, Farrell SE. Critical Appraisal of Emergency Medicine Education Research: The Best Publications of 2014. Acad Emerg Med 2015; 22:1327-36. [PMID: 26473396 DOI: 10.1111/acem.12801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2015] [Accepted: 07/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective was to critically appraise and highlight rigorous education research study articles published in 2014 whose outcomes advance the science of emergency medicine (EM) education. METHODS A search of the English language literature in 2014 querying Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), PsychINFO, PubMed, and Scopus identified 243 EM-related articles using either quantitative (hypothesis-testing or observational investigations of educational interventions) or qualitative (exploring important phenomena in EM education) methods. Two reviewers independently screened all of the publications using previously established exclusion criteria. Six reviewers then independently scored the 25 selected publications using either a qualitative or a quantitative scoring system. Each scoring system consisted of nine criteria. Selected criteria were based on accepted educational review literature and chosen a priori. Both scoring systems use parallel scoring metrics and have been used previously within this annual review. RESULTS Twenty-five medical education research papers (22 quantitative, three qualitative) met the criteria for inclusion and were reviewed. Five quantitative and two qualitative studies were ranked most highly by the reviewers as exemplary and are summarized in this article. CONCLUSIONS This annual critical appraisal series highlights seven excellent EM education research studies, meeting a priori criteria and published in 2014. Methodologic strengths in the 2014 papers are noted, and current trends in medical education research in EM are discussed.
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- Lalena M. Yarris
- Department of Emergency Medicine; Oregon Health & Science University; Portland OR
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine; Oregon Health & Science University; Portland OR
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; University of California; Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles CA
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- Departments of Emergency Medicine; Maricopa Medical Center & University of Arizona COM-Phoenix Campus; Phoenix AZ
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; Roanoke VA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; Emory University School of Medicine; Atlanta GA
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- Partners Healthcare International and Department of Emergency Medicine; Harvard Medical School; Boston MA
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Farrell SE, Kuhn GJ, Coates WC, Shayne PH, Fisher J, Maggio LA, Lin M. Critical appraisal of emergency medicine education research: the best publications of 2013. Acad Emerg Med 2014; 21:1274-83. [PMID: 25377406 DOI: 10.1111/acem.12507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 07/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective was to critically appraise and highlight methodologically superior medical education research articles published in 2013 whose outcomes are pertinent to teaching and education in emergency medicine (EM). METHODS A search of the English-language literature in 2013 querying Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), PsychINFO, PubMed, and Scopus identified 251 EM-related studies using hypothesis-testing or observational investigations of educational interventions. Two reviewers independently screened all of the publications and removed articles using established exclusion criteria. Six reviewers then independently scored the remaining 43 publications using either a qualitative a or quantitative scoring system, based on the research methodology of each article. Each scoring system consisted of nine criteria. Selected criteria were based on accepted educational review literature and chosen a priori. Both scoring systems used parallel scoring metrics and have been used previously within this annual review. RESULTS Forty-three medical education research papers (37 quantitative and six qualitative studies) met the a priori criteria for inclusion and were reviewed. Six quantitative and one qualitative study were scored and ranked most highly by the reviewers as exemplary and are summarized in this article. CONCLUSIONS This annual critical appraisal article aims to promote superior research in EM-related education, by reviewing and highlighting seven of 43 major education research studies, meeting a priori criteria, and published in 2013. Common methodologic pitfalls in the 2013 papers are noted, and current trends in medical education research in EM are discussed.
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- Susan E. Farrell
- The Partners Healthcare International Harvard Medical School Boston MA
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- The Wayne State University School of Medicine Detroit MI
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- Harbor–UCLA Medical Center University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles CA
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School Boston MA
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Lin M, Fisher J, Coates WC, Farrell SE, Shayne P, Maggio L, Kuhn G. Critical appraisal of emergency medicine education research: the best publications of 2012. Acad Emerg Med 2014; 21:322-33. [PMID: 24628758 DOI: 10.1111/acem.12336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2013] [Revised: 11/16/2013] [Accepted: 12/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective was to critically appraise and highlight medical education research published in 2012 that was methodologically superior and whose outcomes were pertinent to teaching and education in emergency medicine (EM). METHODS A search of the English language literature in 2012 querying Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), PsychInfo, PubMed, and Scopus identified EM studies using hypothesis-testing or observational investigations of educational interventions. Two reviewers independently screened all of the publications and removed articles using established exclusion criteria. This year, publications limited to a single-site survey design that measured satisfaction or self-assessment on unvalidated instruments were not formally reviewed. Six reviewers then independently ranked all remaining publications using one of two scoring systems depending on whether the study methodology was primarily qualitative or quantitative. Each scoring system had nine criteria, including four related to methodology, that were chosen a priori, to standardize evaluation by reviewers. The quantitative study scoring system was used previously to appraise medical education published annually in 2008 through 2011, while a separate, new qualitative study scoring system was derived and implemented consisting of parallel metrics. RESULTS Forty-eight medical education research papers met the a priori criteria for inclusion, and 33 (30 quantitative and three qualitative studies) were reviewed. Seven quantitative and two qualitative studies met the criteria for inclusion as exemplary and are summarized in this article. CONCLUSIONS This critical appraisal series aims to promote superior education research by reviewing and highlighting nine of the 48 major education research studies with relevance to EM published in 2012. Current trends and common methodologic pitfalls in the 2012 papers are noted.
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- Michelle Lin
- The Department of Emergency Medicine; University of California at San Francisco; San Francisco CA
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- The Department of Emergency Medicine; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Boston MA
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- The Department of Emergency Medicine; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA; University of California at Los Angeles-David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles CA
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- The Office of Graduate Medical Education; Partners Healthcare System; Center for Teaching and Learning; Harvard Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine; Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston MA
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- The Department of Emergency Medicine; Emory University School of Medicine; Atlanta GA
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- The Lane Medical Library; Stanford University School of Medicine; Stanford CA
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- The Department of Emergency Medicine; Wayne State University; Detroit MI
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