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Le Marne FA, Briggs N, Frith K, Kariyawasam D, McCarthy HJ, Nunn K, Rao A, Sachdev R, Sarkozy V, Teng A, Trethewie S, Williams GD, Bye AM. Understanding the ongoing learning needs of Australian paediatricians: Evaluation of a pilot paediatric video teaching programme. J Paediatr Child Health 2023; 59:307-318. [PMID: 36537724 PMCID: PMC10107334 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
AIM The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether pre-recorded video-based lectures (VBLs) covering a range of paediatric topics are an acceptable means of providing ongoing education for consultant and trainee paediatricians in Australia. METHODS Previous participants (paediatric consultants and junior medical officers) of a neurology outreach teleconference programme offered by a paediatric neurologist between 2017 and 2020 were invited to participate in a multi-specialty pre-recorded video-based education programme. Acceptability was explored by assessing relevance, likelihood of utilising VBL's in the future, uptake and learning activity preferences. The impact of VBLs on confidence, currency and practice was also explored. Additional data including topics of interest, preferred video format, duration, viewing method and frequency of delivery were captured, to better understand participant preferences to inform future efforts. RESULTS A total of 135 consented; 116 returned baseline; 94 returned follow-up surveys. Preferred learning activities included a live/interactive component. Videos were considered relevant. Preferences for pre-recorded videos improved from ninth to sixth most preferred learning activity post-intervention. VBL convenience and accessibility were valued. Practice was altered in: approach to management, use of treatments, confidence in decision-making, and discussion with families and patients. The average view duration was 16 min. Longer videos yielded slightly lower audience retention rates. For future offerings, the majority endorsed a preference for a 'mixed' video format and duration of 20-40 min, offered monthly. CONCLUSION Video-based medical education is an appealing and sustainable alternative, given the convenience of unrestricted accessibility, in meeting ongoing learning needs of Australian paediatricians and trainees.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fleur A Le Marne
- Department of Neurology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Stats Central, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Katie Frith
- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Didu Kariyawasam
- Department of Neurology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Hugh J McCarthy
- Department of Nephrology, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Centre for Kidney Research, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Kenneth Nunn
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Arjun Rao
- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Emergency Department, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Rani Sachdev
- Centre for Clinical Genetics, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Vanessa Sarkozy
- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Tumbatin, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Arthur Teng
- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Sleep Medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Susan Trethewie
- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Palliative Care, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Gary D Williams
- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Intensive Care Unit, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Ann Me Bye
- Department of Neurology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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