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Carvey MMT, Omidvar AA, Wan EE, Hynes AM, Lentz SA. Effectiveness of the Introduction to Critical Care in Emergency Medicine Curriculum's Implementation Among Trainees Interested in Intensive Care. J Emerg Med 2024; 67:e80-e88. [PMID: 38806349 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2024.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Emergency physicians and trainees provide the initial care for critically ill patients. In times of emergency department boarding, this care may extend beyond the first few hours. To meet the needs of this population, a standardized novel critical care curriculum targeting third- and fourth-year medical students was developed. OBJECTIVES We hypothesized that the institution of such a curriculum is feasible and will provide an increased understanding of the underlying critical care principles within this learner population. METHODS We developed a 2-month-long critical care curriculum (February-April) and carried out the course twice from 2022-2023. Our pilot study deployed this curriculum to medical students interested in critical care through the American Academy of Emergency Medicine/Resident and Student Association. The primary outcome included was the overall composite score comparison of the pre- and post-course evaluations, with a higher score indicating that the student improved their comprehension. Secondary outcomes included the individual factors of the pre- and post-course surveys. RESULTS Fifty-one trainees completed the pilot course, including 11/51 (21.6%) third-year medical students and 40/51 (78.4%) fourth-year medical students. Overall, 39 had "no experience" in critical care and 12 indicated that they had "previous experience." The students' baseline pre-course from the pooled 2022 and 2023 Introduction to Critical Care in Emergency Medicine (ICCEM) curriculum data was 3 (interquartile range 4-3) and their post-course score was 9 (interquartile range 9-9), p-value 0.015 for the 51/54 students who completed the course. CONCLUSIONS The novel curriculum was found to be effective during its implementation in third- and fourth-year medical students. As such, it indicated that a critical care fundamentals course improves confidence in these topics for students with and without prior experience. Further work is necessary to understand the generalizability and knowledge retention of the proposed pilot curriculum.
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- Matthew M T Carvey
- Department of Emergency Medicine, MetroHealth/Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- St. George's University, School of Medicine, St. George, Grenada
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- Department of Surgery, Department of Emergency Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Medicine, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
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Li Y, Han Z, Xia Q, Gao C, Wang C, Zhu X, Ding Z, Zhu J. Application of the process-based teaching based on SPARK case database in the practice teaching of radiology in the musculoskeletal system for undergraduate medical students. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:688. [PMID: 38909213 PMCID: PMC11193168 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05672-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Process-based teaching is a new education model. SPARK case database is a free medical imaging case database. This manuscript aimed to explore the application of the process-based teaching based on SPARK case database in the practice teaching of radiology in the musculoskeletal system. METHODS 117 third year medical students were included. They were divided into Group A, B, C and D according to the curriculum arrangement. Group A and B attended the experimental class at the same time, A was the experimental group, B was the control group. Group C and D attended experimental classes at the same time, C was the experimental group, D was the control group. The experimental group used SPARK case database, while the control group used traditional teaching model for learning. The four groups of students were respectively tested after the theoretical class, before the experimental class, after the experimental class, and one week after the experimental class to compare the results. Finally, all students used SPARK case database to study, and were tested one month after the experimental class to compare their differences. RESULTS The scores after the theoretical class of Group A and B were (100.0 ± 25.4), (101.0 ± 23.8)(t=-0.160, P > 0.05), Group C and D were (94.7 ± 23.7), (92.1 ± 18.6)(t = 0.467, P > 0.05). The scores of Group A and B before and after the experimental class and one week after the experimental class were respectively (84.1 ± 17.4), (72.1 ± 21.3)(t = 2.363, P < 0.05), (107.6 ± 14.3), (102.1 ± 18.0)(t = 1.292, P > 0.05), (89.7 ± 24.3), (66.6 ± 23.2)(t = 3.706, P < 0.05). The scores of Group C and D were (94.0 ± 17.3), (72.8 ± 25.5)(t = 3.755, P < 0.05), (107.3 ± 20.3), (93.1 ± 20.9)(t = 2.652, P < 0.05), (100.3 ± 19.7), (77.2 ± 24.0)(t = 4.039, P < 0.05). The scores of Group A and B for one month after the experimental class were (86.6 ± 28.8), (84.5 ± 24.0)(t = 0.297, P > 0.05), and Group C and D were (95.7 ± 20.3), (91.7 ± 23.0)(t = 0.699, P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The process-based teaching based on SPARK case database could improve the radiology practice ability of the musculoskeletal system of students.
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- Yangsheng Li
- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine, No.261, Huansha Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine, No.261, Huansha Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine, No.261, Huansha Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine, No.261, Huansha Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine, No.261, Huansha Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine, No.261, Huansha Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine, No.261, Huansha Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine, No.261, Huansha Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China.
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Hildenbrand T, Kuhn S, Everad F, Hassepaß F, Neudert M, Offergeld C. [Views of assistant professors on digital transformation in otorhinolaryngology education : Current status and perspectives in undergraduate and advanced training]. HNO 2024; 72:303-309. [PMID: 38587662 PMCID: PMC11045641 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-024-01468-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Digital transformation in curricular teaching in medicine comprises the use of digital teaching and learning formats as well as the transfer of digital skills for medical staff. Concepts of knowledge transfer and competency profiles also have to be adapted and transferred in advanced training due to necessary changes. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was an evaluation of the current state of digital transformation in otorhinolaryngology teaching in undergraduate and advanced training at otorhinolaryngology departments of university medical centers in Germany. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire with nine questions on digital transformation was sent to the assistant professors of 37 national university ENT departments. The anonymous survey was conducted online via the online platform SurveyMonkey®. RESULTS Of the contacted assistant professors, 86.5% participated in the survey. Teaching sessions on digital skills for medical students are part of the curriculum in only 25% of ENT departments. Digital teaching formats are used by half of the departments in undergraduate training. Only 56.25% of the assistant professors receive support to realize the changes required by digital transformation. In 40.62% of departments, the issue of digital transformation is broached during advanced training, but only 28.12% use digital teaching methods to train junior doctors. CONCLUSION Aspects of digital transformation are implemented mainly in undergraduate education, partly driven by the COVID 19 pandemic. Overall, there is still considerable backlog in undergraduate and advanced training in ENT.
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- T Hildenbrand
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Institut für Digitale Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Gießen-Marburg & Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav-Carus, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Dombrowski T, Pursche N, Beutner C, Beutner D. [High interaction potential of online-only courses with breakout sessions-results of a pilot study]. HNO 2024; 72:173-181. [PMID: 38260983 PMCID: PMC10879270 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-023-01407-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND The flipped classroom (FC) is nowadays a popular principle of blended student-centered learning. Students first prepare basic knowledge at home and subsequently meet for consolidation and a more in-depth look at a certain topic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, several groups developed approaches to also transform the characteristic FC second session into an online-only format. OBJECTIVE Herein, we present a pilot study on establishing an online-only FC format with elements of collaborative learning and its evaluation by medical students. MATERIALS AND METHODS The FC design related to diseases of the salivary glands was transformed into an online-only event. After studying the basic information online, supported by self-made interactive videos and/or lecture recordings, students met in a video conference enriched by breakout sessions, interactive demonstration of the related clinical examination including ultrasound, and a formative assessment. A questionnaire with 27 items was answered by participants to evaluate the concept and the event. RESULTS Use of common hard- and software systems led to a technically stable video conference. A total of 55 students completed the questionnaire and were included into data analysis. During the breakout sessions, lively interaction between participants was observed. The evaluation of both the event itself and the related learning progress showed good results despite the lack of preparation beforehand in 27% of participants. CONCLUSION Online-only FC designs can result in high satisfaction. High quality of online preparation, a solid technical platform, accurate time management, and a reasonable selection of topics are the main parameters contributing to successful course design. Nowadays, embedding medical imaging can be realized in appropriate quality for educational purposes. The implementation of breakout sessions and voting tools enables collaborative online learning with high levels of interaction and satisfaction for both teachers and students.
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- Tobias Dombrowski
- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
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Jordan J, Wheaton N, Hartman ND, Loke D, Shekem N, Osborne A, Logan Weygandt P, Grabow Moore K. Foundations of Emergency Medicine: Impact of a Standardized, Open-access, Core Content Curriculum on In-Training Exam Scores. West J Emerg Med 2024; 25:209-212. [PMID: 38596920 PMCID: PMC11000563 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.18387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Introduction Learners frequently benefit from modalities such as small-group, case-based teaching and interactive didactic experiences rather than passive learning methods. These contemporary techniques are features of Foundations of Emergency Medicine (FoEM) curricula, and particularly the Foundations I (F1) course, which targets first-year resident (PGY-1) learners. The American Board of Emergency Medicine administers the in-training exam (ITE) that provides an annual assessment of EM-specific medical knowledge. We sought to assess the effect of F1 implementation on ITE scores. Methods We retrospectively analyzed data from interns at four EM residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. We collected data in 2021. Participating sites were geographically diverse and included three- and four-year training formats. We collected data from interns two years before (control group) and two years after (intervention group) implementation of F1 at each site. Year of F1 implementation ranged from 2015-2018 at participating sites. We abstracted data using a standard form including program, ITE raw score, year of ITE administration, US Medical Licensing Exam Step 1 score, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) score, and gender. We performed univariable and multivariable linear regression to explore differences between intervention and control groups. Results We collected data for 180 PGY-1s. Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores were significant predictors of ITE in univariable analyses (both with P < 0.001). After accounting for Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores, we did not find F1 implementation to be a significant predictor of ITE score, P = 0.83. Conclusion Implementation of F1 curricula did not show significant changes in performance on the ITE after controlling for important variables.
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- Jaime Jordan
- University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- University of Iowa, Department of Emergency Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Emory University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Karaca O, Çınarcık BŞ, Aşık A, Sağlam C, Yiğit Y, Hakverdi G, Yetkiner AA, Ersin N. Impact of fully online flipped classroom on academic achievement in undergraduate dental education: An experimental study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2024; 28:212-226. [PMID: 37574773 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The last two decades have seen a shift towards blended learning in education due to technological advancements. This study focuses on dental education, comparing two blended learning models -enriched virtual and fully online flipped classroom - in terms of academic achievement, aligning with the Association for Dental Education in Europe's competencies. MATERIALS AND METHODS The research was modelled in a quantitative design with a pre-post-test control group experimental design. The study was conducted at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in Turkey for 4 weeks with the experimental (n = 44) and control (n = 39) groups divided into two groups by impartial assignment. To the experimental group, the theoretical part of the course was tried to be conveyed before each lesson with video lessons prepared with EdPuzzle containing reinforcement questions and a question set consisting of case questions. The practical learning objectives of the course were tried to be gained through the discussion of the previously presented case questions in the online synchronous course. As tools for collecting data, a unique academic achievement test, a course evaluation form and a semi-structured qualitative data collection form were used. RESULTS It was seen that the flipped classroom model had a more positive effect on students' academic achievement than the enriched virtual classroom model. The general satisfaction levels of the participants regarding these two models are also higher in favour of the flipped classroom model. CONCLUSION This study provides significant findings for educational institutions, policymakers and educators about the impact of fully online teaching methods on academic achievement. In this context, the flipped classroom method can be preferred both in cases where education is blocked and in dental education institutions that want to ensure digital transformation efficiently and partially remotely.
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- Ozan Karaca
- Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Patel R, Bannister SL, Degelman E, Sharma T, Beran TN, Lewis M, Novak C. Online Learning in Medical Student Clerkship: A Survey of Student Perceptions and Future Directions. Cureus 2024; 16:e54541. [PMID: 38516469 PMCID: PMC10956628 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a major impact on medical education with clerkship students abruptly removed from clinical activities in 2020 and hastily immersed in online learning to maintain medical education. In 2022, students returned to in-person clinical experiences, but synchronous learning sessions continued online with extensive use of asynchronous online resources. This change offers a unique opportunity to gather information about students' perspectives regarding the acceptability and effectiveness of online learning strategies. This study aims to explore the clerkship student experience with the integration of online learning and in-person learning into formalized educational sessions in clerkship. Methodology The authors administered an online survey to clerkship students at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, Canada in spring 2022. The survey consisted of primarily Likert-style questions to explore the perceived effectiveness of various online learning strategies. Results are reported as the proportion selecting "quite effective" or "extremely effective." Results A total of 89 students responded to the survey (57.4% of graduating class). For synchronous online learning, case-based learning was perceived as the most effective teaching strategy (61.8%), and audience response systems were the most effective strategy for improving audience engagement (70.1%). For asynchronous online learning, interactive cases (84.9%) and student-developed online study guides (83.6%) were perceived as the most effective. Students held varying perceptions regarding how online learning impacted their well-being. When considering future clerkship curricula, the majority of clerkship students preferred a blend of in-person and online learning. Conclusions This study identified that most clerkship students prefer a hybrid of in-person and online learning and that ideal online learning curricula could include case-based learning, audience response systems, and a variety of asynchronous learning resources. These results can guide curriculum development and design at other medical institutions.
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- Rina Patel
- Postgraduate Medical Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, CAN
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- Postgraduate Medical Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, CAN
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- Postgraduate Medical Education, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, CAN
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- Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, CAN
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- Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, CAN
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Zhang S, Zhu D, Wang X, Liu T, Wang L, Fan X, Gong H. Effects of six teaching strategies on medical students: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e079716. [PMID: 38296281 PMCID: PMC10828868 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Mounting evidence has suggested that novel teaching strategies have a positive impact on the quality and efficiency of medical education. However, the comprehensive evidence about the superiority among various strategies is not clear. To address this issue, we aim to conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the effects of six main strategies on medical education, including case-based learning, problem-based learning, team-based learning, flipped classrooms, simulation-based education and bridge-in, objective, preassessment, participatory learning, postassessment and summary. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A systematic search will be conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library, covering studies published from database inception to November 2023. Randomised controlled trials which evaluated the different teaching methods and meet the eligibility criteria will be included. The effectiveness of medical students' learning, which is evaluated by theoretical test score, experimental or practical test score, will be analysed as the primary outcomes. Besides, the secondary outcomes consist of learning satisfaction of students and formative evaluation score. The study selection and data extraction will be independently performed by two authors. The risk of bias in each study will be assessed using V.2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomised controlled trials. To compare the effects of six teaching strategies, pairwise meta-analysis and NMA will be performed using Rev Man, STATA and R software. Statistical analyses including homogeneity tests, sensitivity analysis, consistency tests, subgroup analysis, Egger's test and publication bias will also be completed. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION No formal research ethics approval is required because this study is a meta-analysis based on published studies. The results will be disseminated to a peer-reviewed journal for publication. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023456050.
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- Shuailong Zhang
- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 40038, China
- Battalion 2022 of the Cadet Brigade, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 40038, China
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- Department of Hospital Infection Control, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing 401147, China
- Department of Hospital Infection Control, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 40038, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 40038, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 40038, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 40038, China
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- Department of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 40038, China
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Dimassi Z, Chaiban L, Zgheib NK, Sabra R. Re-conceptualizing medical education in the post-COVID era. MEDICAL TEACHER 2023:1-8. [PMID: 38086531 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2023.2290463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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PURPOSE The COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes in the delivery of medical education. We aimed to explore these changes and determine whether they will impact the future of medical education in any way. METHODS We invited leaders in medical education from all accessible US-based medical schools to participate in an online individual semi-structured interview. RESULTS Representatives of 16 medical schools participated. They commented on the adequacy of online education for knowledge transfer, and the logistical advantages it offered, but decried its negative influence on social learning, interpersonal relationships and professional development of students, and its ineffectiveness for clinical education. Most participants indicated that they would maintain online learning for didactic purposes in the context of flipped classrooms but that a return to in-person education was essential for most other educational goals. Novel content will be introduced, especially in telemedicine and social medicine, and the students' roles and responsibilities in patient care and in curricular development may evolve in the future. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first to document the practical steps that will be adopted by US medical schools in delivering medical education, which were prompted and reinforced by their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Zakia Dimassi
- Department of Medical Sciences, Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Program for Research and Innovation in Medical Education (PRIME). Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Program for Research and Innovation in Medical Education (PRIME). Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Ganfornina MD, Diez-Hermano S, Sanchez D. Flipped classroom in neurophysiology: performance analysis of a system focusing on intrinsic students' motivation. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1308647. [PMID: 38143917 PMCID: PMC10749200 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1308647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Introduction: Teaching methodologies promoting active learning result in higher-order knowledge application, a desirable outcome in health disciplines like Physiology. Flipped-classroom (FC) promotes active learning and engagement in the classroom. Although specialized research keeps accumulating, the advantages of FC for improving academic outcome and ultimately patient care remain controversial and open to further analysis. Objective: This study evaluates the benefits of applying FC to the Neurophysiology module of a Human Physiology course. Methods:We compare final grades of students exposed to standard lecturing (five-years) vs. FC (six-years), and study the FC impact on student motivation, study time and rewards. Differing from conventional FC, we performed no pre-class/in-class assessments, relying on the students' internal motivation to experience our FC model. A printed student workbook was designed as pre-class material for each session. Reading times respect the expected daily study time of students in our system. Results and discussion: Concerning academic performance, our long-term study reports a significant increase in average scores for FC groups. Overall, students get better scores in multiple choice tests than in problem-solving questions. A more detailed analysis uncovers that our FC model helps students to obtain better scores, reducing variability in performance due to assessment methods. Based on our open-ended survey questions, most students rate the FC environment and in-class activities positively and perceive a positive effect of FC on teachers' performance. An objective automatic Sentiment analysis of open-ended answers reveals that FC is positively appreciated by students, associating positive perceptions to their understanding of physiological concepts, and negative evaluations to their time management.
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- Maria D. Ganfornina
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular y Fisiología, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Vegetal y Recursos Forestales, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular y Fisiología, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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Cui H, Xie X, Wang B, Zhao Y. Effectiveness of flipped classroom in pharmacy education - a meta-analysis. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:881. [PMID: 37978369 PMCID: PMC10657003 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04865-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Flipped classroom, blended with online and offline learning, was regarded as an effective learning approach in pharmacy education. This meta-analysis was to comprehensively compare the effectiveness of flipped classroom and traditional lecture-based approaches, attempting to generate a unified and firm conclusion of the effectiveness of flipped classroom in pharmacy education. METHODS Data were collected from 7 databases, involving Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed). The studies were included if they included objective evaluation of students' performance between groups of flipped classroom and traditional approaches. The standardized mean difference (SMD) with a corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was used as the outcomes for data pooling. RESULTS A total of 22 studies (28 comparing groups) with 4379 participants were included in the meta-analysis. The risk of bias was relatively high. Results of the analysis revealed that flipped classroom presented significant advantages over traditional approaches in student performance improvement, with no evidence of publication bias. Through subgroup analysis, it showed better outcomes for flipped classrooms over traditional lectures for the other subgroups, including different performance, degree programs. CONCLUSIONS Current evidence reveals that the flipped classroom approach in pharmacy education yields a statistical improvement in student learning compared with traditional methods. In the future, instructors should introduce more online technology into classroom and construct an interactive learning environment.
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- He Cui
- Hebei GEO University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, 050000, PR China.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Shijiazhuang Second Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050000, PR China
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- Hebei Academy of Education Sciences, Hebei Education Department, Shijiazhuang, 050000, PR China
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- Hebei Vocational University of Industry and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050000, PR China
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Zhong Y, Zhang Y, Sun W, Li L, Zhang W, Jiang Y, Lu X, Cai C, Wang H, Liu L, Xu Y. An outcomes-based module education via flipped classroom enhances undergraduate oral histopathology learning. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:848. [PMID: 37946163 PMCID: PMC10637004 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04753-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Oral histopathology is a bridge course connecting oral basic medicine and clinical dentistry. However, the application of outcomes-based education via flipped classroom (FC) in oral histopathology has not been well explored. This study has assessed the efficacy of outcomes-based education via FC in undergraduate oral histopathology module learning in Nanjing Medical University of China. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 214 third-year students were enrolled and assigned to the FC group of the batch 2022-23 (n = 110) and the traditional classroom (TC) group of the batch 2021-22 (n = 104) to participate the oral histopathology sessions respectively in the study. The FC group were required to preview the online course materials pre-class, followed by in-class quizz, in-class interactive group discussion, and slides microscopic observation. The outcomes-based formative and summative assessments for FC were designed. The TC group attended traditional laboratory class for the same glass slides microscopic observation. In addition, a questionnaire was performed to investigate the satisfaction of learning. Along with this, the performances of FC group in written theory tests and oral histopathology slide tests were compared with TC group. RESULTS Students in the FC group gained significantly final higher scores of the course than those in the TC group (score: 83.79 ± 11 vs. 76.73 ± 10.93, P<0.0001). Data from the student questionnaires indicated a preference for outcomes-based module education via FC. In the questionnaires, most students considered outcomes-based module education via FC to be beneficial to learning motivation, knowledge comprehension, critical thinking and teamwork. FC group had a higher level of satisfaction with oral histopathology teaching than TC group (satisfaction score: 4.599 ± 0.1027 vs. 4.423 ± 0.01366, P<0.01). CONCLUSION An outcomes-based module education via FC has a promising effect on undergraduate oral histopathology education.
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- Yi Zhong
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Periodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
- Department of Periodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Yin T, Yin J, Xu Z. Chinese students' perceptions of social networks and their academic engagement in technology-enhanced classrooms. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21686. [PMID: 37954340 PMCID: PMC10638011 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Using social networks as one of the new instruments of information and communication technologies in recent years has gained popularity. Social networks are used in various political, social, cultural, and educational fields. In education, students increasingly use social networks to create and maintain social relationships and support informal learning methods. The current study investigated the relationship between the use of social networks and academic engagement in Chinese EFL language learners. Using a convenience sampling method, the researcher invited 591 EFL students from Guangdong Province, China to participate in the study. The participants consisted of 307 male learners and 284 female learners, of whom 345 (58.38 %) were B.A., 234 (39.59 %) were M.D. and 2.03 % were Ph.D. To obtain the necessary data, the researcher employed two questionnaires. The researcher distributed the questionnaires that were Social Network Usage Questionnaire and Academic Engagement Questionnaire to the participants. Employing the multivariate regression method and Pearson correlation coefficient in SPSS and Amos, the researcher analyzed the collected data. The results show that there is a significant and positive association between learners' social network usage, their ethnographic factor (age), and their academic engagement. However, other ethnographic factors such as gender and educational level do not affect learners' social networks usage. Also, there is a significant and positive association between the amount of use of social networks for entertainment and components of academic engagement which are cognitive, emotional, and socio-behavioral factors. The use of technology, especially the use of social networks, enhances learners' academic engagement and increases their motivation, energy, and mastering abilities. They provide the ability to easy access for all learners and provide personalized/individual course materials.
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- Ting Yin
- School of Foreign Languages, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510665, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Hengyang Normal University, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, China
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- Human Resources Division, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510665, China
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Kaplan T, Tarolli C, Doughty CT. Integrating Virtual Teaching in a New Era of Medical Education: Lessons from a Neurology Course. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2023; 14:1147-1156. [PMID: 37849913 PMCID: PMC10577263 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s413816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sudden shift toward virtual learning in neurology education, which presents challenges for educators. However, virtual learning is here to stay for three key reasons: demand among students, ease of dissemination, and potential to improve educational quality. Despite challenges, educators can teach effectively using appropriate virtual tools and methods, with innovative approaches that will ultimately lead to sustained improvements in neurology education. Here, we aim to help educators effectively incorporate virtual instruction into their "new normal" by offering practical, evidence-based tips for balancing in-person and virtual learning, selecting the appropriate tools and methods for virtual teaching, and creating a supportive virtual learning environment. Using a systematic approach, educators can identify specific, achievable goals, determine the content's scope, appropriate assessments, select appropriate teaching methods, and create the session schedule and materials. Here we described evidence-based strategies for best practices, developing virtual material, and creating the appropriate virtual learning environment.
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- Tamara Kaplan
- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Center for Health + Technology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Lacey H, Price JM. #MedEd-The 'TikTok' frontier of medical education. CLINICAL TEACHER 2023; 20:e13636. [PMID: 37632321 DOI: 10.1111/tct.13636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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- Hester Lacey
- Department of Medical Education, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Medical Education, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Falmer, UK
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Hughes D, Keim SA, Fontes JD. Equivalent Performance of Exam Items Associated with Case-Based Learning, Flipped Classroom, and Lecture in a Pre-clerkship Medical Curriculum. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2023; 33:1109-1115. [PMID: 37886295 PMCID: PMC10597966 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01842-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The purpose of our study was to determine if knowledge acquisition, as measured by exam item performance, differed for active or passive learning activities in our medical curriculum. Additionally, we looked for differences in exam item performance in one second-year course that varies the method of an active learning activity, case-based collaborative learning (CBCL). Finally, we assessed whether item performance was impacted when small group activities were conducted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Exam item difficulty values were collected for several years of lectures, flipped classroom, and CBCL. Statistical analysis and modeling of data were performed to identify differences in difficulty of exam items that assess content delivered by different learning activities. Our analysis revealed no differences in difficulty of exam items that assess content delivered by different learning activities. Similarly, we determined that varying the execution of CBCL in one course did not impact exam item performance. Finally, moving CBCL small group sessions online did not impact exam item difficulty. However, we did detect a minor reduction in overall exam scores for the period of online instruction. Our results indicate that knowledge acquisition, as assessed by our multiple-choice summative exams, was equivalent regardless of learning activity modality. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-023-01842-8.
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- Dorothy Hughes
- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine, KS 66160 Kansas City, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, KS 66160 Kansas City, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, KS 66160 Kansas City, USA
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Cornelison B, Zerr B. Comparison of pharmacy student performance in a self-care therapeutics course conducted as a flipped classroom on-campus and remotely. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:597. [PMID: 37608266 PMCID: PMC10463454 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04581-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic required the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy's Self-Care Therapeutics course to be taught as a synchronous, live online course. The course has traditionally utilized a flipped-classroom to increase student engagement and improve learning performance. The goal of this study is to compare student performance in a flipped-classroom self-care therapeutics course taught to students attending class on-campus versus online via web-conferencing. METHODS This study assessed examination performance of 118 students that took the class on-campus in 2019 and 125 students that took the class online in 2020. Course design was similar between the two cohorts, with each completing assigned pre-reading, an associated short multiple-choice quiz, in-class small group discussions and in-class large group faculty-led debrief. Both cohorts took pre-class quizzes and three examinations to assess their knowledge. Exam, quiz, overall class performance, and student experience was compared for the 2019 on-campus attending cohort and the 2020 online attending cohort. RESULTS No statistical differences were seen in the overall exam performance, the final course score, and the student experience between cohorts. Statistical differences (p = 0.02) were found between cohorts for the overall quiz performance, with the on-campus attending cohort performing slightly better than the online attending cohort (mean score of 88% compared to 84.4%). CONCLUSION Examination performance was similar for students taking a flipped-classroom course online and on-campus. Further research using data from multiple courses or from the same cohort, randomized, is needed to improve the internal and external validity of these findings.
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- Bernadette Cornelison
- Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, 1295 N Martin Ave, Tucson, 85721 AZ USA
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- Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, 605 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, 85004 AZ USA
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Hu XM, Li ZX, Deng J, Han Y, Lu S, Zhang Q, Luo ZQ, Xiong K. Integration of Theory and Practice in Medical Morphology Curriculum in Postgraduate Training: A Flipped Classroom and Case-based Learning Exercise. Curr Med Sci 2023; 43:741-748. [PMID: 37455278 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-023-2759-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The integration of training in theory and practice across the medical education spectrum is being encouraged to increase student understanding and skills in the sciences. This study aimed to determine the deciding factors that drive students' perceived advantages in class to improve precision education and the teaching model. METHODS A mixed strategy of an existing flipped classroom (FC) and a case-based learning (CBL) model was conducted in a medical morphology curriculum for 575 postgraduate students. The subjective learning evaluation of the individuals (learning time, engagement, study interest and concentration, and professional integration) was collected and analyzed after FC-CBL model learning. RESULTS The results from the general evaluation showed promising results of the medical morphology in the FC-CBL model. Students felt more engaged by instructors in person and benefited in terms of time-saving, flexible arrangements, and professional improvement. Our study contributed to the FC-CBL model in Research Design in postgraduate training in 4 categories: 1) advancing a guideline of precision teaching according to individual characteristics; 2) revealing whether a learning background is needed for a Research Design course to guide setting up a preliminary course; 3) understanding the perceived advantages and their interfaces; and 4) barriers and/or improvement to implement the FC-CBL model in the Research Design class, such as a richer description of e-learning and hands-on practice. CONCLUSION Undertaking a FC-CBL combined model could be a useful addition to pedagogy for medical morphology learning in postgraduate training.
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- Xi-Min Hu
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- Clinical Medicine Eight-year Program, 02 Class, 18 Grade, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410000, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410000, China.
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Changsha, 410000, China.
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 016000, China.
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Tamura Y, Nishiyama C, Takenouchi S, Sato R, Kiyohara K, Nin K. Development and Effectiveness of an End-of-Life Care Program for Faculty in the Critical Care Field: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Hosp Palliat Nurs 2023; 25:178-187. [PMID: 37204851 DOI: 10.1097/njh.0000000000000951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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In Japan, end-of-life care education in the critical care field is still insufficient. Therefore, this study developed and verified the effectiveness of an end-of-life care program for faculty in the critical care field in Japan through a randomized controlled trial. The study was implemented from September 2016 to March 2017. Participants were 82 college teaching staff and nurses working in the critical care field. Six months after the program, data of 37 members (84.1%) of the intervention and 39 members (84.8%) [corrected] of the control group were analyzed. The results demonstrated that the primary end point-"confidence in teaching" 6 months after program completion-differed significantly between the 2 groups (2.5 [0.69] in the intervention group vs 1.8 [0.46] in the control group, P < .001). It is suggested that attending this program will give faculty in the field of critical care continued confidence in their end-of-life care teaching, as well as allow them to implement end-of-life care teaching in their field.
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Sierra-Fernández CR, Alejandra HD, Trevethan-Cravioto SA, Azar-Manzur FJ, Mauricio LM, Garnica-Geronimo LR. Flipped learning as an educational model in a cardiology residency program. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:510. [PMID: 37460995 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04439-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Flipped learning (FL) is a model which allows students to adjust their study rhythm by taking advantage of class time to apply their knowledge. Although FL meets many of the needs of the traditional lecture-based model and the exclusively virtual model, its effectiveness in medical residency programs has not been thoroughly studied. Our study evaluates the efficacy of an FL model in a cardiology residency program based on the satisfaction and academic performance of the participants. METHOD A prospective, observational, and descriptive study was conducted at Ignacio Chávez National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico City to evaluate the satisfaction and effectiveness of an FL model for acquiring competencies in electrocardiographic diagnosis among thirty-one first-year cardiology residents. The Advanced Electrocardiography Workshop and a virtual classroom were designed for the intervention. Four teachers taught the workshop and video classes, and ten medical specialists from the participants' areas of work performed evaluations of practical skills before and after the intervention. RESULTS 75% of the participants rated the intervention as very favorable compared to the traditional and virtual models. The main advantages offered by the FL model were identified. An improvement of high statistical significance was observed in participants' academic performance after the intervention (P value < 0.001). CONCLUSION The FL model has a high degree of acceptance among participants and teachers. Our study shows an improvement in academic performance after the intervention. Considering that the FL model is flexible and reproducible in other areas of medicine, it represents an excellent educational alternative that meets current needs.
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Van Haute M, Monzon JD. Examination performance with flipped classroom as instructional strategy in the carbohydrate metabolism course unit at a Philippine medical school: Estimation of average treatment effect from observational data. BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION : A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 51:428-438. [PMID: 37148496 DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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While the innovativeness of the flipped classroom (FC) approach promotes active participation and higher-order thinking among students, there are concerns about its effectiveness in terms of knowledge retention. Currently, there are no studies involving medical school biochemistry that evaluate this aspect of effectiveness. Thus, we conducted a historical control study that analyzed observational data from two freshman batches of the Doctor of Medicine program in our institution. Class 2021 (n = 250) served as the traditional lecture (TL) group while Class 2022 (n = 264) served as the FC group. Data on relevant observed covariates (age, sex, National Medical Admission Test or NMAT score, undergraduate degree) and the outcome variable (carbohydrate metabolism course unit examination percentage scores, as indicator of knowledge retention) were included in the analysis. Propensity scores were calculated using logit regression conditional on these observed covariates. Afterwards, 1:1 nearest-neighbor propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to produce an estimated average treatment effect (ATE) measure afforded by FC (as adjusted mean difference in examination scores between the two batches), balancing on the covariates. Nearest-neighbor matching using the calculated propensity scores effectively balanced the two groups (standardized bias <10%), producing 250 matched student-pairs that received either TL or FC. Following PSM, the FC group was found to have a significantly higher adjusted mean examination score compared to the TL group (adjusted mean difference = 5.62%, 95% CI: 2.54%, 8.72%; p < 0.001). Using this approach, we were able to demonstrate benefit of FC over TL in terms of knowledge retention, as reflected by the estimated ATE.
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- Michael Van Haute
- Department of Biochemistry, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute-College of Medicine, Dasmariñas, Philippines
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- Department of Biochemistry, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute-College of Medicine, Dasmariñas, Philippines
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Poulain P, Bertrand M, Dufour H, Taly A. A field guide for implementing a flipped classroom. BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION : A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 51:410-417. [PMID: 37148479 DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The way flipped classrooms are perceived and even practiced by teachers is sometimes approximate. For instance, while the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed many universities to adopt distance learning, flipped classrooms have often been mentioned as a solution in that context. This inducement maintains a confusion between flipped classrooms and distance learning that might be detrimental for students and teachers. Moreover, embarking on a new pedagogical practice such as flipped classroom could be intimidating and time-consuming for the newcomer teacher. For these reasons, this article aims to share some tips for implementing a flipped classroom, with examples from biology and biochemistry. Based on our experiences but also on the current scientific literature, we structured these advise around three phases: preparation, implementation, and follow-up. In the preparation phase, we advise planning early to invert time in class and outside the classroom, but also to say it explicitly, as well as to identify (or optionally create) resources for students to learn in autonomy. In the implementation phase, we suggest to (i) be explicit in the acquisition of knowledge and foster students' autonomy; (ii) explore active learning in class; (iii) develop cooperation and sharing skills; and (iv) differentiate teaching practices to adapt to student needs. Lastly, in the follow-up phase, we propose to (i) evaluate both student learning and the pedagogical setting; (ii) take care of the logistics and the teacher's posture; (iii) document the flipped classroom, and (iv) share the teaching experience.
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- Pierre Poulain
- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Institut Jacques Monod, Paris, France
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- Lycée Anna Judic, Éducation Nationale, Académie de Dijon, Semur-en-Auxois, France
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie Théorique, CNRS, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique, Fondation Edmond de Rothschild, Paris, France
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Sasson DC, Hsia HC. Coronavirus Disease 2019 and the Yale Response: A Semistructured Interview Study on Plastic Surgery Resident Education and Departmental Adaptation to the Lockdown. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:1238-1241. [PMID: 36935390 PMCID: PMC10205062 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 03/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sooner-than-expected progression to statewide lockdown at the height of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic left minimal time for medical specialty boards, including The American Board of Plastic Surgery, to issue guidance for their respective programs. As a result, programs were tasked with developing creative alternatives to their standard resident curricula and department schedules. OBJECTIVE To capture attending and resident experience of the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown in narrative form and to understand what specific changes enacted to maintain adequate education should be considered for continuation after the pandemic's conclusion. METHODS Qualitative, semistructured interviews of residents, fellows, and faculty of the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery during 2019 to 2020 academic year were conducted on the following topics: (1) general reflection on lockdown, (2) resident maintenance of daily logs, (3) multi-institutional collaborative lectures, (4) modified didactic curriculum, (5) virtual 3-dimensional craniofacial planning sessions, (6) maintenance of department camaraderie, and (7) effect on preparation to become a surgeon. RESULTS Twenty interviews (response rate 77%) were conducted between October 2020 and February 2021. Of residents, 100% felt observing the craniofacial planning sessions was beneficial, with many explicitly noting it provided a unique perspective into the surgeon's thought process behind planned manipulations, to which they usually are not privy. Of residents, 100% felt confident at the time of the interview that the lockdown would have no lasting effects on their preparation to become a surgeon. CONCLUSIONS Rapid changes enacted at Yale enabled resident training to advance, and documentation of the success of these changes can inform future curriculum design.
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Chen LYC, Quach TTT, Dayan R, Giustini D, Teunissen PW. Academic half days, noon conferences and classroom-based education in postgraduate medical education: a scoping review. CMAJ Open 2023; 11:E411-E425. [PMID: 37160324 PMCID: PMC10174266 DOI: 10.9778/cmajo.20210203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Classroom-based education (CBE) is ubiquitous in postgraduate medical education (PGME), but to date no studies have synthesized the literature on the topic. We conducted a scoping review focusing on academic half days and noon conferences. METHODS We searched 4 databases (MEDLINE [OVID], Embase [OVID], ERIC [EBSCO] and Web of Science) from inception to December 2021, performed reference and citation harvesting, and applied predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria to our screening. We used 2 frameworks for the analysis: "experiences, trajectories and reifications" and "description, justification and clarification." RESULTS We included 90 studies, of which 55 focused on resident experiences, 29 on trajectories and 6 on reification. We classified 44 studies as "description," 38 as "justification" and 8 as "clarification." In the description studies, 12 compared academic half days with noon conferences, 23 described specific teaching topics, and 9 focused on resources needed for CBE. Justification studies examined the effects of CBE on outcomes, such as examination scores (17) and use of teaching strategies in team-based learning, principles of adult learning and e-learning (15). Of the 8 clarification studies, topics included the role of CBE in PGME, stakeholder perspectives and transfer of knowledge between classroom and workplace. INTERPRETATION Much of the existing literature is either a description of various aspects of CBE or justification of particular teaching strategies. Few studies exist on how and why CBE works; future studies should aim to clarify how CBE facilitates resident learning within the sociocultural framework of PGME.
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- Luke Y C Chen
- Centre for Health Education Scholarship (Chen, Quach); Division of Hematology (Chen); Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Dayan); Biomedical Branch Library (Giustini), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; School of Health Professions Education, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences (Teunissen), Maastricht University; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Teunissen), Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Centre for Health Education Scholarship (Chen, Quach); Division of Hematology (Chen); Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Dayan); Biomedical Branch Library (Giustini), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; School of Health Professions Education, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences (Teunissen), Maastricht University; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Teunissen), Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Centre for Health Education Scholarship (Chen, Quach); Division of Hematology (Chen); Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Dayan); Biomedical Branch Library (Giustini), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; School of Health Professions Education, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences (Teunissen), Maastricht University; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Teunissen), Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Centre for Health Education Scholarship (Chen, Quach); Division of Hematology (Chen); Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Dayan); Biomedical Branch Library (Giustini), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; School of Health Professions Education, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences (Teunissen), Maastricht University; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Teunissen), Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Centre for Health Education Scholarship (Chen, Quach); Division of Hematology (Chen); Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Dayan); Biomedical Branch Library (Giustini), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; School of Health Professions Education, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences (Teunissen), Maastricht University; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Teunissen), Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Generation Z nursing students’ online learning experiences during COVID-19 epidemic: A qualitative study. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14755. [PMID: 36968654 PMCID: PMC10032057 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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In early 2022, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continued to spread quickly globally and broke out in some metropolitan areas. To stop the spread of infection, all colleges and universities were shifted to a closed model, and higher education was transformed into online learning (OL). These transitions posed numerous challenges for Generation Z students, especially those in the nursing profession that featured face-to-face practice courses. This study aimed to explore and understand the experiences of OL among Generation Z nursing students during COVID-19 epidemic. This qualitative phenomenological research design applied a purposive sampling approach to enroll 14 Generation Z nursing students from a college. Data were collected and analyzed using in-depth, semi-structured interviews and Colaizzi seven-step method. The analysis demonstrated four themes and eleven subthemes: challenges encountered during OL, advantages perceived during OL, experience of loneliness and stress, and developing resilience during OL. This study concluded that the sudden shift in learning styles presents challenges to Generation Z nursing students. Despite the adversity, the students showed tremendous resilience and endurance. During the pandemic, educators should provide support measures based on the characteristics of Generation Z to improve the effectiveness of OL and respond positively to stress.
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Hong Y, Wu J, Wu J, Xu H, Li X, Lin Z, Xia J. Semi-flipped classroom-based learning interventions in a traditional curriculum of oral medicine: students' perceptions and teaching achievements. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:44. [PMID: 36658530 PMCID: PMC9854072 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04017-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND In recent years, flipped classes have emerged and become popular in college medical education. However, due to the huge medical learning system and the limited pre-class study time of students, it is difficult to implement in all courses. And then we adopted the semi-flipped classes (SFCs) to evaluate its teaching effect. This study analysed three educational methods that can be used in oral medicine courses: online education, offline education, and semi-flipped classes. METHODS We used two surveys to evaluate the three educational methods. In the first survey 46 teachers and 238 undergraduates shared their experience of the live-streaming and traditional offline courses offered in the different oral medicine curricula; we used anonymous questionnaires to evaluate their class experience. In the second survey 94 students shared their experience of the semi-flipped and traditional classrooms. Students who attended the SFCs in the experimental group learned about the oral mucosa disease by themselves using an online video course and then participated in offline interaction with teachers. The evaluation of the above educational methods was conducted using the anonymous questionnaires and final exam assessment. RESULTS According to the first survey, teachers and students both agreed that the overall teaching experience and learning effectiveness in offline education are superior to those in online education. According to the second survey, students who participated in the SFCs performed better in the final exam than those who participated in the simple offline classes. Additionally, the survey showed that the new teaching method helped students gain more knowledge and positively influenced their clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS Compared with the online and offline educational methods, the SFC showed better results in both the questionnaire and final exam assessment. Hence, the effectiveness of medical education can be improved by adopting a teaching mode that combines online and offline teaching methods. Scientific and logical SFCs designs, along with their effective implementation, would eventually make SFCs an important tool for medical education.
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- Yun Hong
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China.
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Stritzke A, Murthy P, Fiedrich E, Assaad MA, Howlett A, Cheng A, Vickers D, Amin H. Advanced neonatal procedural skills: a simulation-based workshop: impact and skill decay. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:26. [PMID: 36639668 PMCID: PMC9837896 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04000-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Trainees aiming to specialize in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine (NPM), must be competent in a wide range of procedural skills as per the Royal College of Canada. While common neonatal procedures are frequent in daily clinical practice with opportunity to acquire competence, there are substantial gaps in the acquisition of advanced neonatal procedural skills. With the advent of competency by design into NPM training, simulation offers a unique opportunity to acquire, practice and teach potentially life-saving procedural skills. Little is known on the effect of simulation training on different areas of competence, and on skill decay. METHODS We designed a unique simulation-based 4-h workshop covering 6 advanced procedures chosen because of their rarity yet life-saving effect: chest tube insertion, defibrillation, exchange transfusion, intra-osseus (IO) access, ultrasound-guided paracentesis and pericardiocentesis. Direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS), self-perceived competence, comfort level and cognitive knowledge were measured before (1), directly after (2), for the same participants after 9-12 months (skill decay, 3), and directly after a second workshop (4) in a group of NPM and senior general pediatric volunteers. RESULTS The DOPS for all six procedures combined for 23 participants increased from 3.83 to 4.59. Steepest DOPS increase pre versus post first workshop were seen for Defibrillation and chest tube insertion. Skill decay was evident for all procedures with largest decrease for Exchange Transfusion, followed by Pericardiocentesis, Defibrillation and Chest Tube. Self-perceived competence, comfort and cognitive knowledge increased for all six procedures over the four time points. Exchange Transfusion stood out without DOPS increase, largest skill decay and minimal impact on self-assessed competence and comfort. All skills were judged as better by the preceptor, compared to self-assessments. CONCLUSIONS The simulation-based intervention advanced procedural skills day increased preceptor-assessed directly observed procedural skills for all skills examined, except exchange transfusion. Skill decay affected these skills after 9-12 months. Chest tube insertions and Defibrillations may benefit from reminder sessions, Pericardiocentesis may suffice by teaching once. Trainees' observed skills were better than their own assessment. The effect of a booster session was less than the first intervention, but the final scores were higher than pre-intervention. TRIAL REGISTRATION Not applicable, not a health care intervention.
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- Amelie Stritzke
- Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Foothills Medical Centre, 780-1403 29Th St NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada.
- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada.
- Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Calgary, Canada.
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- Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Foothills Medical Centre, 780-1403 29Th St NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
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- Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Foothills Medical Centre, 780-1403 29Th St NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
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- Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Foothills Medical Centre, 780-1403 29Th St NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
- Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Calgary, Canada
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- Simulation Program, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Canada
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- Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Calgary, Canada
- Mozell Core Analysis Lab, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Calgary, Canada
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- Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Foothills Medical Centre, 780-1403 29Th St NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
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Allen AJ, White AB, Bacon DR, Beck Dallaghan GL, Jordan SG. Commentary on Ultrasound Instruction in Undergraduate Medical Education: Perspective from Two Students. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2023; 14:1-7. [PMID: 36632196 PMCID: PMC9827631 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s388044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound integration in undergraduate medical education (UME) has been a focused endeavor in recent years. According to the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, more than a third of all US medical schools have adopted a focused ultrasound training program for medical students. Medical student perspectives on best practices in ultrasound education are lacking in the literature. CURRICULA EXPERIENCES Two students' reflections are presented regarding two different didactic approaches, flipped classroom and self-study learning models, to teaching ultrasound in the pre-clinical medical education curriculum. Students present reflections on these didactic approaches to facilitate further improvement in ultrasound education curricula. DISCUSSION The self-directed learning model enabled students to learn foundational ultrasound exam techniques efficiently in a low-stress environment and subsequently optimized the efficiency of later faculty-led learning events. However, we noted that in both the flipped classroom and self-study learning models of education, the training on basic physical properties of ultrasound, tissue characteristics, and probe manipulation was limited. CONCLUSION A self-study learning model ultrasound curricula improves perceived learning efficiency and student confidence, especially when followed by faculty-guided didactics and scanning opportunities. We suggest a framework for ultrasound education curricula that includes components of both formats of ultrasound education alongside faculty-led sessions as an ideal model of ultrasound education. Further, we propose the added benefit of inanimate object scanning to optimize students' knowledge of waveform physics (image acquisition and physical properties of materials) early in the ultrasound education process.
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- Austin J Allen
- University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Medical Education, University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, Tyler, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Bansal A, Pusey J, Shah R, Tolley A. Development and evaluation of an extra-curricular programme focussing on high impact career opportunities for medical professionals. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284856. [PMID: 37093813 PMCID: PMC10124875 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Many medical professionals seek to do good through their careers, which may involve pursuing non-clinical options such as research, policy, or education in addition to clinical work. Working out which paths will lead to the largest social impact is a challenging question and of interest to many doctors. However, there are few, if any, services that use an impact-oriented framework to support doctors who want to make career decisions based on impact. OBJECTIVES To describe the development of an 8-week fellowship programme to introduce medical professionals to careers paths and focus areas which could lead to a particularly large social impact. And to evaluate the programme in terms of engagement, utility, changes in knowledge and career attitudes of participants. METHODS The ADDIE instructional design model was used to design and evaluate this fellowship programme. An 8-week curriculum was designed by medical professionals and delivered to medical students and doctors around the world utilising a flipped learning style. Quantitative and qualitative data on the programme were collected and analysed. RESULTS There was more demand for the programme than anticipated. We found that the fellowship was engaging and useful to medical students and doctors. It resulted in an increase in knowledge and skills on how to consider impact in one's own career and a change in participants' attitudes and behaviours, with some participants making changes to their career and charitable giving following the programme. CONCLUSIONS We believe an impact-orientated, practical co-curricular programme is valuable to medical professionals exploring impactful career options and there is demand for further programmes in this space.
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- Akhil Bansal
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton, United Kingdom
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Yoosoof F, Liyanage I, de Silva R, Samaraweera S. Videos of demonstration versus text and image-based material for pre-skill conceptualisation in flipped newborn resuscitation training for medical students: a pilot study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:839. [PMID: 36471390 PMCID: PMC9721000 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03926-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The flipped skills lab is a student-centred approach which incorporates pre-class preparation (pre-skill conceptualization) followed by repeated, hands-on practice for practical skills training. Objective measures of skills acquisition in the flipped literature are few and conflicting. The importance of pre-skill conceptualization in flipped skills training suggests that pedagogically informed pre-skill conceptualization can enhance outcomes. METHODS A mixed quasi-experimental study was conducted on 41 final year medical students who followed a flipped newborn resuscitation skills lab. Pre-class preparatory material covered conceptual and procedural knowledge. Students in the traditional group (n = 19) and those in the interventionalmental group (n = 22) received identical reading material covering conceptual knowledge. Procedural knowledge was shared with the interventional group as demonstration videos, while the traditional group received a PowerPoint presentation with text and images covering the same material. Knowledge acquisition was assessed by 20 single best answer questions before and after hands-on practice in the skills lab and skill performance was tested post-intervention with a simulated scenario. Students' perceptions were collected by survey. Quantitative data was analysed using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test and Mann-Whitney U test as appropriate. Qualitative data was analysed by thematic analysis. RESULTS Overall student rating of the intervention was positive with ratings of 4.54 and 4.46 out of 5 by the traditional group and the experimental group respectively. Post-intervention skill performance in the experimental group was significantly better (p < .05) in the interventional group (M = 87.86%, SD = 5.89) than in the traditional group (M = 83.44, SD = 5.30) with a medium effect size (r = .40). While both groups showed significant knowledge gains, only students in the experimental group showed a statistically significant gain in procedural knowledge (p < .05) following the flipped skills lab. Finally, while both groups self-reported feeling more knowledgeable and confident following the intervention, the level of confidence was superior in the experimental group. CONCLUSIONS Flipping the skills lab with pre-skill conceptualisation combining text-based conceptual knowledge and video-based procedural knowledge followed by simulation-based hands-on practice improves procedural knowledge and skills acquisition in newborn resuscitation training for medical students. This study shows that in addition to temporal benefits, pedagogically informed pre-skill conceptualization can confer procedure-specific cognitive and emotional benefits supporting skills acquisition.
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- Farah Yoosoof
- Department of Paediatrics, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Rathmalana, 10390 Sri Lanka
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- Department of Paediatrics, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Rathmalana, 10390 Sri Lanka
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- Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, No.112 Model Farm Rd, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Zhang W, Gu J, Li F, Feng F, Chen H, Xing X, Liu L. The effect of flipped classroom in multiple clinical skills training for clinical interns on Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE). MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE 2022; 27:2013405. [PMID: 34898400 PMCID: PMC8676640 DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2021.2013405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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AIMS The flipped classroom (FC) is a hybrid approach, combining online learning and face-to-face classroom activities. To comprehensively evaluate the role of the Flipped Classroom (FC) model in clinical skills teaching of medical interns and investigate the acceptance and recognition of FC and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE). METHODS In the teaching of clinical skills, the students were further grouped into two groups- A and B (A = 37, B = 42), using a computer-based random digital method. group A adopted the traditional classroom (TC) model, and group B adopted the FC model. OSCE was used to assess the clinical skills of the two groups of interns. Two independent sample t-test was used to analyze the difference of participant's demographic data and OSCE scores between the two different teaching model. We sent FC questionnaires to group A and OSCE questionnaires to groups A and B. RESULTS The score of OSCE in group B was higher than that in group A (P = 0.024), especially in the heart physical examination (P < 0.050), lung physical examination (P < 0.050), and abdominal physical examination (P < 0.050). The result of the FC questionnaires showed that regarding online courses, most students in group B thought watching videos was a good way to prepare for class (97.6%), For offline courses, most medical interns said that it enhanced their learning ability (88.1%), and they could accept this form of teaching (85.7%). As for the form of OSCE questionnaires, most people in group A and B said that they knew more about this form of assessment (81.0%), that it truly reflected the clinical ability (82.3%). CONCLUSIONS FC model has shown good results in clinical skills training, while FC and OSCE can be further promoted in future teaching and assessment.
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- Weihao Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Respiration, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Baillie S, Decloedt A, Londgren MF. Designing Flipped Classrooms to Enhance Learning in the Clinical Skills Laboratory. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 49:699-704. [PMID: 34369854 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2021-0043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Flipped classroom is an educational technique in which content is delivered online for students to study at their own pace in preparation for in-class learning. Benefits include increased flexibility, enhanced student engagement and satisfaction, and more effective use of time spent during face-to-face teaching. However, the development and implementation of flipped classroom teaching are also associated with challenges, including time required to develop learning materials and getting students to engage with the preparatory work. This teaching tip describes a structured approach to designing and implementing the flipped classroom approach for clinical skills to allow a greater focus on practicing the hands-on skills and the provision of feedback during the laboratory session. First, the rationale for flipping the classroom and the expected benefits should be considered. On a practical level, decisions need to be made about what to include in the flipped component, how it will complement the face-to-face class, and how the resources will be created. In the design phase, adopting a structured template and aligning with established pedagogical principles is helpful. A well-designed flipped classroom motivates learners by including different elements such as quality educational media (e.g., videos), the opportunity to self-assess, and well-defined connections to relevant knowledge and skills. Student engagement with the flipped material can be promoted through different strategies such as clear communication to manage student expectations and adapting the delivery of the face-to-face component. Finally, gathering feedback and evaluating the initiative are important to inform future improvements.
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Staddon RV. A supported flipped learning model for mathematics gives safety nets for online and blended learning. COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION OPEN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.caeo.2022.100106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Steinel NC, Corliss S, Lee MW. Voluntary participation in flipped classroom application sessions has a negligible effect on assessment outcomes in an accelerated pass-fail course. ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION 2022; 46:517-525. [PMID: 35834234 DOI: 10.1152/advan.00059.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Increasingly, basic science educators at medical and health science programs are faced with the challenge of delivering fundamental science content using evidence-based pedagogical approaches that build students' fund of knowledge while also supporting their development as self-regulated learners. This has led to an increased use of active learning-based pedagogies such as flipped classroom teaching. However, there are many open questions about the conditions necessary for successful flipped classroom sessions. In particular, the role of student compliance (i.e., participation, engagement, attendance) in mediating performance needs to be evaluated. This is especially important in accelerated curricula where multiple basic science disciplines are integrated together in pass-fail courses, presenting challenges to both students' time and cognitive load. Data on prematriculation performance, in-class participation, weekly quiz performance, and summative assessment performance from three cohorts of medical students (n = 146) at a new medical school were collected and analyzed. We found that historically high-performing students more readily participated in flipped classroom application sessions compared with historically lower-performing students. Correlational analysis of performance on weekly formative quizzes and the summative course exam was not related to in-class participation. However, performance on weekly formative quizzes played the most significant role in students' performance on summative exams. Efforts to understand the benefits of in-class participation beyond short-term assessment performance, such as long-term knowledge retention or development of noncognitive skills, should be undertaken to justify using such time- and human resource-intensive pedagogies.NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study explores the use of flipped classroom teaching in a voluntary and accelerated medical school course. We found that historically high-performing students attend class, whereas historically low-performing students do not attend class as readily. Formative assessment performance appears to be more important than participation in determining the final grade. Correlation of high performance (>90%) with participation may differentiate students who excel in our curriculum from those who simply pass with superficial knowledge.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts
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- Department of Medical Education, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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- Department of Medical Education, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- Department of Oncology, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- LiveStrong Cancer Institutes, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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Coman LM, Cardell EA, Richards JA, Mahon A, Lawrie MD, Ware RS, Weir KA. Videofluoroscopic swallow study training for radiologists-in-training: a survey of practice and training needs. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:762. [PMID: 36344980 PMCID: PMC9641839 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03799-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of formal, published videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) training targeting radiologists, yet radiology senior medical officers and resident medical officers (i.e., radiologists-in-training, known in Australia as "registrars") are expected to be involved in VFSS interpretation of anatomical anomalies and reporting. This study investigated whether VFSS training is delivered to registrars during their specialist radiology training, whether it is a perceived need and, if so, to determine the desired content for inclusion in a targeted training package. METHODS A cross-sectional, mixed methods study design was used. An internet-based survey was circulated via convenience and snowball sampling to radiologists (both senior medical officers and registrars) and speech-language pathologists across Australia in October-November 2017. Surveys also were distributed to practitioners based in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, as they practised within similar health systems, and it was anticipated they may have similar VFSS training practices. The radiology survey contained 36 questions and the speech-language pathology survey contained 44 questions. Participants were asked the following: (1) Report their current VFSS radiology registrar training environment; (2) Advise whether radiology registrars need VFSS training; (3) Recommend the content, format, training intensity, and evaluation methods for an effective radiology registrar training package. Demographic data were analysed descriptively, and open-ended responses were analysed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS 21 radiology senior medical officers and registrars and 150 speech-language pathologists predominantly based at Australian tertiary hospital settings completed the survey. Most respondents (90.6%) identified that VFSS training is needed for radiology registrars. Only one speech-language pathologist respondent reported that they deliver VFSS training for radiology registrars. Specific content and teaching modalities for a VFSS training package, including diagnosing anatomical anomalies associated with dysphagia were recommended. CONCLUSION While most of the radiologists and speech-language pathologists surveyed did not deliver VFSS training to radiology registrars, they identified that targeted training is needed to improve radiology registrars' effectiveness and engagement in VFSS clinics. The training package content, format and evaluation methods recommended by participants will inform the development of a VFSS training package targeting radiology registrars to be piloted at an Australian tertiary hospital.
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- Leah M Coman
- Speech Pathology Service, Gold Coast Health, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, 4215, Queensland, Australia.
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Medical Imaging Department, Gold Coast Health, Queensland, Australia
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- Medical Imaging Department, Gold Coast Health, Queensland, Australia
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- Speech Pathology Service, Gold Coast Health, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, 4215, Queensland, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
- Allied Health Research, Gold Coast Health, Queensland, Australia
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Howard B, Diug B, Ilic D. Methods of teaching evidence-based practice: a systematic review. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:742. [PMID: 36289534 PMCID: PMC9607697 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03812-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND To identify the effectiveness of different teaching modalities on student evidence-based practice (EBP) competency. METHODS Electronic searches were conducted in MEDLINE, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ERIC, A + Education and AEI through to November 2021. We included randomised-controlled trials comparing EBP teaching modes on EBP knowledge, skills, attitudes or behaviour in undergraduate and post-graduate health professions education. Risk of bias was determined using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. RESULTS Twenty-one studies were included in the review. Overall, no single teaching modality was identified as being superior to others at significantly increasing learner competency in EBP. Changes in learner knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviour were conflicting, with studies either reporting no change, or a moderate increase in EBP behavioural outcomes when directly compared to another intervention. CONCLUSION Current evidence highlights the lack of a single teaching modality that is superior than others regarding learner competency in EBP, regardless of health professions discipline or graduate status. The poor quality, heterogeneity of interventions and outcome measures limited conclusions. Further research should focus on the development of high-quality studies and use of psychometrically validated tools to further explore the impact of different EBP teaching modalities.
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- Bethany Howard
- Medical Education Research & Quality (MERQ) Unit, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Medical Education Research & Quality (MERQ) Unit, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Medical Education Research & Quality (MERQ) Unit, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
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Han S. Flipped classroom: Challenges and benefits of using social media in English language teaching and learning. Front Psychol 2022; 13:996294. [PMID: 36211927 PMCID: PMC9539127 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.996294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Due to the emergence of new technologies, reforms in higher education require changes in traditional education. The flipped classroom approach can be a solution to such educational changes to create a student-centered individual learning environment. This approach, which is a type of blended learning, has effectively integrated traditional education and social networks using both environments inside and outside the classroom. The current review is to provide an overview of flipped classroom studies in language teaching contexts. Particularly, the study put emphasis on revealing and addressing the potential benefits and challenges of flipped classroom approach for teaching using social media. It focused on learning environments that students were exposed to the lecture content before the class in a collaborative and interactive learning environment using well-known social media applications. Twenty-five journal publications of flipped classrooms were analyzed in terms of their flipped learning activities, learner achievement, learner attitude, and challenges encountered. The analysis of the selected studies showed that the flipped classroom approach has a positive effect on learning, reducing cognitive load, involvement, accuracy, motivation, attitude, and satisfaction with the course and self-efficacy in higher education, and one of the most important challenges of the flipped classroom is the lack of familiarity and appropriate adaptation of students. With the inversion method, there was an increase in teachers’ workload. According to the analysis of the selected research findings, it is concluded that higher education can effectively use this method.
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Marshall AM, Conroy ZE. Effective and Time-Efficient Implementation of a Flipped-Classroom in Preclinical Medical Education. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2022; 32:811-817. [PMID: 36035527 PMCID: PMC9411333 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-022-01572-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The flipped classroom (FC) model of instruction has inherent barriers to implementation in medical education due to amount of content taught versus time allotted, the widespread adoption of interdisciplinary course structure causing a plethora of instructors responsible for content delivery, and trends to reduce the number of weeks to teach preclinical foundational science. Here we report on a FC model executed in an interdisciplinary endocrinology block in a time-saving manner, while preserving student preferences and satisfaction and improving written assessment performance. In this study, traditional lectures were 100% replaced with pre-session assignments (custom video modules) resulting in less time (- 9 h) spent on first pass learning. In-person, active-learning, case-based sessions were created (+ 8 h) to complete the FC model and achieve higher level understanding. Written assessment performance in the endocrinology block was compared between two cohorts: the FC model and traditional lecture model. The FC model cohort outperformed the traditional lecture cohort on written, multiple-choice assessments (both in-house and NBME assessments). Furthermore, a measured (survey data) student preference for the FC model was observed.
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- Aaron M. Marshall
- Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
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- Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
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Dacso MM, Bente DA, Weaver SC, Kobinger GP, Melby PC, McLellan SL, Keiser PH, Hamer SA, Hamer GL, Parker GW, Douphrate DI, Rodriguez A, Goodman ML, XIII A, Gray GC. Texas professionals are employing a one health approach to protect the United States against biosecurity threats. One Health 2022; 15:100431. [PMID: 36277085 PMCID: PMC9582559 DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2022.100431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Texas is a geographically large state with large human and livestock populations, many farms, a long coastal region, and extreme fluctuations in weather. During the last 15 years, the state of Texas has frequently suffered disasters or catastrophes causing extensive morbidity and economic loss. These disasters often have complicated consequences requiring multi-faceted responses. Recently, an interdisciplinary network of professionals from multiple academic institutions has emerged to collaborate in protecting Texas and the USA using a One Health approach. These experts are training the next generation of scientists in biopreparedness; increasing understanding of pathogens that cause repetitive harm; developing new therapeutics and vaccines against them; and developing novel surveillance approaches so that emerging pathogens will be detected early and thwarted before they can cause disastrous human and economic losses. These academic One Health partnerships strengthen our ability to protect human and animal health against future catastrophes that may impact the diverse ecoregions of Texas and the world. Texas has suffered from numerous disasters or catastrophes, often more than other US states. These disasters have caused tremendous morbidity, mortality, and economic loss. Texas professionals are partnering in One Health ways to mitigate such catastrophes. These numerous collaborations are important to Texas, the USA, and abroad.
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Belilos E, Kamande S, Morrison M, Malmut L. Teaching poster design to enhance research presentation quality at academic conferences: a guide for educators. Postgrad Med J 2022:7146684. [PMID: 37117151 DOI: 10.1136/pmj-2022-141889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Poster sessions are one of the most common platforms for presenting research at academic conferences, yet posters are often inefficient at transferring knowledge to their readers due to suboptimal design and content selection. Physician trainees may not receive education on constructing posters as a traditional part of their residency curriculum. The purpose of this work is to propose a curriculum that will provide residents foundational knowledge and skills needed for designing high-quality research posters. The curriculum uses the flipped classroom model, a pedagogical approach that reverses the traditional learning environment by delivering instructional content outside of the classroom and moves activities into the classroom. Preparatory work includes watching an educational video on 'how to create a better research poster in less time' and preparing a poster to be presented at an upcoming conference. An 1-hour workshop is conducted during protected resident didactic time. It incorporates a 10-min slide show presentation on poster design and 50 min of active learning. During the active learning component, learners are asked to 'think-pair-share' to construct a research poster rubric using the information they just learnt. The learners work as a group to evaluate sample research posters. The class is then broken down into small groups of 2-3 learners to spend time working on their own posters and provide peer feedback. Following the workshop, residents continue to develop their research posters for conference presentation. This curriculum has the potential to enhance the quality of resident research posters presented at academic conferences, advance research education and ultimately improve dissemination of research within academic communities. The lesson plan outlined in this work can be used as a guide for teaching poster design to physician trainees in a number of specialties and may encourage programmes to consider integrating poster design as a formal part of the residency curriculum.
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- Eleanor Belilos
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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Guo MZ, Allen J, Sakumoto M, Pahwa A, Santhosh L. Reimagining Undergraduate Medical Education in a Post-COVID-19 Landscape. J Gen Intern Med 2022; 37:2297-2301. [PMID: 35710661 PMCID: PMC9202962 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-022-07503-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Online education due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused many medical schools to increasingly employ asynchronous and virtual learning that favored student independence and flexibility. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted existing shortcomings of the healthcare field in providing for marginalized and underserved communities. This perspective piece details the authors' opinions as medical students and medical educators on how to leverage the aspects of pandemic medical education to train physicians who can better address these needs.
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- Matthew Z Guo
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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Shin TR, Burkhardt C, Kelton R, Crowl AN, Funk RS, Shrader S. Evaluating the impact of a flipped classroom model based on cognitive science of learning strategies in a pharmacotherapy course. CURRENTS IN PHARMACY TEACHING & LEARNING 2022; 14:840-846. [PMID: 35914844 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2022.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a flipped classroom method based on cognitive science of learning strategies on student performance and experience in a third-year pharmacotherapy course. METHODS The cognitive science of learning flipped classroom (CSL-FC) strategies in this study included pre-class learning (Preview), in-class application to cases (Retrieval), after-class learning (Spaced Retrieval), and post-module reflection (Deliberate Reflection) in a required pharmacotherapy course. During fall 2017, one instructor piloted the CSL-FC method. During fall 2018, this method expanded to four instructors. All other instructors used traditional lecture-based methods. The same multiple-choice exam questions were used both years. The average exam question scores between teaching methods were compared by independent t-test. Student focus groups were conducted after the 2017 semester. In 2018, students were surveyed using a 5-point Likert rating (1 = strongly agree, 5 = strongly disagree) to evaluate their experience. RESULTS The 2017 and 2018 classes included 132 and 137 students, respectively. During the two years, exam question scores were significantly better with CSL-FC (n = 136 questions) compared to traditional (n = 110 questions) (88.8% vs 84.9%, respectively; P = .02). The focus group analysis revealed three main themes including a "love-hate relationship," "time," and "it works." Student agreement to the survey question "the cognitive science of learning flipped classroom helped me learn" was 2.18 (SD 1.12). CONCLUSIONS Implementing a flipped classroom approach based on cognitive science of learning strategies positively impacted student performance and experience in a pharmacotherapy course.
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- Tiffany R Shin
- Pharmacy Practice, University of Kansas, School of Pharmacy - Wichita Regional Campus, 1010 N. Kansas St., Bldg. 92, Suite 2331, Wichita, KS 67214, United States.
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- University of Kansas, School of Pharmacy, 2010 Becker Dr., Lawrence, KS 66047, United States
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- University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1415 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, United States
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- University of Kansas, School of Pharmacy, 2010 Becker Dr., Lawrence, KS 66047, United States
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- University of Kansas, School of Pharmacy, 2010 Becker Dr., Lawrence, KS 66047, United States
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- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 1400 Crystal Dr., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22202, United States
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Barranquero-Herbosa M, Abajas-Bustillo R, Ortego-Maté C. EFFECTIVENESS OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM IN NURSING EDUCATION. A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF SYSTEMATIC AND INTEGRATIVE REVIEWS. Int J Nurs Stud 2022; 135:104327. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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University Student Readiness and Its Effect on Intention to Participate in the Flipped Classroom Setting of Hybrid Learning. EDUCATION SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/educsci12070442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The flipped classroom teaching method has existed for many years. Past research indicates that students could have better self-directed learning skills, more in-depth learning, higher satisfaction, and motivation to study through flipped classroom learning. However, some challenges arise for students and teachers, such as student capability; lack of preparation; low motivation to watch pre-recorded videos; and low interaction. During the pandemic period, students began engaging in online or hybrid learning. Fortunately, instructors are familiar with technology. Our study aims to investigate the flipped classroom learning readiness of university students during the pandemic era, both in face-to-face and online mode. The classes were conducted in a hybrid manner, with two groups of students under the same treatment. The results indicate that the intention to participate in the flipped classroom setting is associated with readiness and perceived control. Such an intention is also the same regardless of learning mode. Perceived behavioral control is a partial mediator between student readiness and intention to participate in flipped classroom.
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Design and Validation of a Virtual Physical Education and Sport Science-Related Course: A Learner's Engagement Approach. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19137636. [PMID: 35805306 PMCID: PMC9265633 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Learners’ engagement is shown to be a major predictor of learning, performance, and course completion as well as course satisfaction. It is easier to engage learners in a face-to-face teaching and learning format since the teacher can observe and interpret the learner’s facial expression and body language. However, in a virtual setting with the students sitting behind cameras, it is difficult to ascertain engagement as the students might be absent-mindedly attending the class. Henceforth, with the rapid transition to online learning, designing course content that could actively engage the students towards achieving the said elements is, therefore, necessary. We applied a data-driven approach in designing a virtual physical education and sport science−related course via a learner engagement model. A fully online course catering to 132 students that runs for a total of 14 weeks was used as a case study to develop the course. The study was conducted during the 2020/2021 academic year, which was the period of the peak COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. The delivery of the course content was implemented in stages to achieve three essential educational outcomes namely, skill and knowledge acquisition, and personal development as well as course satisfaction. We hypothesised that the developed learners’ engagement approach will promote the students’ acquisition of skills and knowledge and foster the personal development of the students through fitness improvement. It is also hypothesised that the students will be satisfied with the course developed upon successful completion. A chi-square analysis projected a statistically significant difference in the skill and knowledge acquisition before and after the programme (p < 0.001). A Wilcoxon rank-sum test demonstrated personal improvement in the overall fitness of the student upon completing the prescribed activity of the course content. Moreover, a total of 96.2%, 95.5% and 93.2% of students expressed their satisfaction with the clarity of the learning objectives, good organisational and course content plan, and appropriate workload of the course designed, respectively. There is sufficient evidence to accept all hypotheses formulated, and hence, we postulated that, since students spend more time outside the classroom, out-of-class learners’ engagement activity should be considered when designing a virtual course to promote lifelong learning, experience, and higher-order thinking. The techniques presented herein could be useful to academics, professionals, and other relevant stakeholders in developing virtual course content within a specific domain of interest.
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Chien CW, Mo C, Lin CY, Chan WH, Chan CW, Tang WH, Siu CP, Yip HS. Evaluation of the effect of using online database to enhance students’ learning of occupational therapy theories in occupational therapy education. Hong Kong J Occup Ther 2022; 35:96-104. [PMID: 35847181 PMCID: PMC9279880 DOI: 10.1177/15691861221088890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Learning about occupational therapy theories is crucial to occupational
therapy education, and an online database is developed to facilitate
students’ learning of occupational therapy theories in this study. Aim This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of this database on users’
experiences. Methods A mixed-method approach, including surveys and focus groups, was used. First-
and third-year students who had studied occupational therapy theory at a
university participated in this study. Results One-hundred-and-twenty students completed the surveys, and 11 students
participated in the focus groups. The students demonstrated a significant
increase in the number of theories they named and their perceived
understanding of theories after the semester. They rated the content,
utility and satisfaction with the database in facilitating their
understanding/learning of theories as moderate-good. Based on qualitative
data, it appeared that the database provided specific information about
occupational therapy theories and facilitated students’ learning and level
of interest in learning about them. However, the first-year students who
accessed the database showed a significantly decreased level of interest in
learning about theories, but such the decrease was not found in the
third-year students. Conclusion The study findings suggest that the use of an online database may enhance
students' learning about occupational therapy theories in educational
settings.
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- Chi-Wen Chien
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Ji M, Luo Z, Feng D, Xiang Y, Xu J. Short- and Long-Term Influences of Flipped Classroom Teaching in Physiology Course on Medical Students' Learning Effectiveness. Front Public Health 2022; 10:835810. [PMID: 35419334 PMCID: PMC8995769 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.835810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The flipped classroom (FC) teaching has been increasingly employed in medical education. Many studies have shown this “student-centered” pedagogical model improves students' overall achievement in the course, with students showing more motivation and better self-directed learning skills when compared to the traditional classroom teaching. However, most of the previous studies have been evaluating the short-term effects of FC teaching conducted upon completion of the course. The retention of the promotion and the long-term effects on learning of students' subsequent courses deserve further attention and evaluation. By adopting and running FC teaching in the whole course of physiology, this study aimed to determine the short-term impact of FC teaching on students' learning of physiology course and also the long-term influences in students' learning of follow-up medical curriculums within 18 months after the completion of physiology course. 119 sophomore students majoring in clinical medicine from Central South University were recruited and they were assigned randomly into two groups: the control group (n =61) who received the traditional lecture (TL) teaching, and the experimental group (n =58), who received the FC teaching. In this study, students' final exam scores were used to assess their learning effectiveness and an independent samples t-test was conducted to compare scores between the two groups. Our study showed that FC teaching significantly improved the learning outcome of physiology in the experimental group compared with the control group (P = 0.0001) without obvious impact on the learning of other subjects conducted in the same period of time. Moreover, our results also demonstrated the long-term benefit of FC teaching, with students from the experimental group scoring higher in pathophysiology (P = 0.006), pathology (P = 0.029), pharmacology (P = 0.0089), diagnostics (P = 0.01) and internal medicine (P = 0.0004) than those from the control group. The study results indicate that FC is a promising teaching approach to increase students' learning effectiveness in physiology course, and the long-term effects of FC facilitate the learning of the follow-up medical courses. Furthermore, this study also demonstrates that although the time investment on physiology is increased by FC teaching, it does not weaken students' learning of other courses conducted in the same period of time.
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- Ming Ji
- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Manworren RCB, Basco M. Effectiveness and Dissemination of the Interprofessional Pediatric Pain PRN Curriculum. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2022; 42:135-143. [PMID: 34862335 PMCID: PMC9133003 DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cultural transformation is needed for health care to be sensitive to children's pain. The Pediatric Pain Practice Registered Nurses (PRN) Curriculum is the first free, open access, downloadable, interprofessional pain continuing education (IPPCE) curriculum developed to empower health care professionals to translate evidence-based pain care into clinical practice. To evaluate the curriculum and its experiential flipped-learning strategies, we used a mixed methods approach. METHODS Interprofessional pediatric teams from eight health care systems evaluated the curriculum after attending Pediatric Pain PRN Courses in the Fall of 2017 (N = 90). Qualitative methods were used to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and utility of the curriculum and IPPCE strategies. Pain knowledge and attitudes were measured pre-IPPCE/post-IPPCE with the Pediatric Healthcare Provider's Knowledge & Attitude Survey Regarding Pain (PHPKAS). Web analytics were used to describe dissemination for the first year after the curriculum's webpage launch. RESULTS Learners rated their achievement of course objectives as moderate-great. PHPKAS scores significantly increased (P < .0005); but significant differences in physician and nurse PHPKAS question responses pre-IPPCE/post-IPPCE were found. Within 2 years of the IPPCE, three health care systems were certified as Childkind Hospitals, five Pediatric Pain PRN Programs were established, and various practice changes and improved patient outcomes, such as decreased hospital lengths of stay and emergency department returns for pain, were realized. Curriculum dissemination was global. DISCUSSION Results support the acceptability, effectiveness, feasibility, utility, and global dissemination of the curriculum and IPPCE strategies. More rigorous patient outcome data are needed; however, this study demonstrated the benefit of a free, open-access, downloadable, interprofessional health care provider continuing education curriculum.
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- Renee C B Manworren
- Dr. Manworren: Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, and the Posy and Fred Love Chair in Nursing Research, Director of Nursing Research and Professional Practice, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Basco: Undergraduate Student at Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, and 2020 Summer Research Intern at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Clunie M, O'Brien J, Olszynski P, Bajwa J, Perverseff R. Competence of anesthesiology residents following a longitudinal point-of-care ultrasound curriculum. Can J Anaesth 2022; 69:460-471. [PMID: 34966971 PMCID: PMC8715842 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-021-02172-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) facilitates diagnostic, procedural, and resuscitative applications in anesthesiology. Structured POCUS curricula improve learner satisfaction, test scores, and clinical management, but the learning curve towards competency and retention of skills over time remain unknown. METHODS We conducted a prospective observational study to determine when anesthesiology trainees enrolled in a POCUS curriculum achieve competency in POCUS skills. We also investigated the learning curve of trainees' competency using a POCUS-specific competency-based medical education assessment. The structured, longitudinal POCUS curriculum included online lectures, journal articles, live model scanning sessions, video review of cases, and a portfolio of supervised scans. Point-of-care ultrasound scanning sessions on standardized patients were conducted in the simulation lab for 2.5 hr a week and each resident completed eight sessions (20 hr) per academic year. At each scanning session, timed image acquisition scores were collected and POCUS skills entrustment scale evaluations were conducted. The primary outcome was the number of supervised scans and sessions required to achieve a mean entrustment score of 4 ("may use independently"). Secondary outcomes included image acquisition scores and retention of skills after six months. RESULTS The mean (standard deviation) number of supervised scans required for trainees (n = 29) to reach a mean entrustment score of ≥ 4 was 36 (10) scans over nine sessions for rescue echo. A mean entrustment score of ≥ 4 was observed for lung ultrasound after a mean (SD) of 8 (3) scans over two sessions. CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that anesthesiology residents can achieve competence in rescue echo and lung ultrasound through participation in a structured, longitudinal POCUS curriculum, and outlines the learning curve for progression towards competency.
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- Michelle Clunie
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, Royal University Hospital, Room G525, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0W8, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Tsao YP, Yeh WY, Hsu TF, Chow LH, Chen WC, Yang YY, Shulruf B, Chen CH, Cheng HM. Implementing a flipped classroom model in an evidence-based medicine curriculum for pre-clinical medical students: evaluating learning effectiveness through prospective propensity score-matched cohorts. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:185. [PMID: 35296297 PMCID: PMC8925289 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03230-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND In a flipped classroom (FC) model, blended learning is used to increase student engagement and learning by having students finish their readings at home and work on problem-solving with tutors during class time. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) integrates clinical experience and patient values with the best evidence-based research to inform clinical decisions. To implement a FC and EBM, students require sufficient information acquisition and problem-solving skills. Therefore, a FC is regarded as an excellent teaching model for tutoring EBM skills. However, the effectiveness of a FC for teaching EBM competency has not been rigorously investigated in pre-clinical educational programs. In this study, we used an innovative FC model in a pre-clinical EBM teaching program. METHODS FC's teaching was compared with a traditional teaching model by using an assessment framework of prospective propensity score matching, which reduced the potential difference in basic characteristics between the two groups of students on 1:1 ratio. For the outcome assessments of EBM competency, we used an analysis of covariance and multivariate linear regression analysis to investigate comparative effectiveness between the two teaching models. A total of 90 students were prospectively enrolled and assigned to the experimental or control group using 1:1 propensity matching. RESULTS Compared with traditional teaching methods, the FC model was associated with better learning outcomes for the EBM competency categories of Ask, Acquire, Appraise, and Apply for both written and oral tests at the end of the course (all p-values< 0.001). In particular, the "appraise" skill for the written test (6.87 ± 2.20) vs. (1.47 ± 1.74), p < 0.001), and the "apply" skill for the oral test (7.34 ± 0.80 vs. 3.97 ± 1.24, p < 0.001) had the biggest difference between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS After adjusting for a number of potential confunding factors, our study findings support the effectiveness of applying an FC teaching model to cultivate medical students' EBM literacy.
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- Yen-Po Tsao
- Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Taiwan Joanna Briggs Institute Collaborating Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Chest Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Office of Medical Education, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Taiwan Joanna Briggs Institute Collaborating Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Institute of Public Health, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
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