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Michels-Zetsche JD, Schubert-Haack J, Tanck K, Neetz B, Iberl G, Müller M, Kempa A, Joves B, Rheinhold A, Ghiani A, Tsitouras K, Schneider A, Rauch C, Gehrig P, Biehler E, Fleischauer T, Britsch S, Frerk T, Szecsenyi J, Herth FJF, Trudzinski FC. E-learning-an interventional element of the PRiVENT project to improve weaning expertise. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:420. [PMID: 38641835 PMCID: PMC11027525 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05416-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: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND PRiVENT (PRevention of invasive VENTilation) is an evaluation of a bundle of interventions aimed at the prevention of long-term invasive mechanical ventilation. One of these elements is an e-learning course for healthcare professionals to improve weaning expertise. The aim of our analysis is to examine the implementation of the course in cooperating intensive care units. METHODS The course has been developed through a peer review process by pulmonary and critical care physicians in collaboration with respiratory therapists, supported by health services researchers and a professional e-learning agency. The e-learning platform "weLearn" was made available online to participating healthcare professionals. Feedback on the e-learning programme was obtained and discussed in quality circles (QCs). We measured the acceptance and use of the programme through access statistics. RESULTS The e-learning course "Joint Prevention of Long-Term Ventilation" consists of 7 separate modules with practice-oriented training units as well as a cross-module area and corresponding interactive case studies. Users can receive 23 CME (continuing medical education) credits. The platform was released on July 1, 2021. By June 28, 2023, 214 users from 33 clinics had registered. Most users (77-98%) completed the modules, thus performing well in the test, where 90-100% passed. In the QCs, the users commended the structure and practical relevance of the programme, as well as the opportunity to earn CME credits. CONCLUSION Especially for medical staff in intensive care units, where continuous training is often a challenge during shift work, e-learning is a useful supplement to existing medical training. TRIAL REGISTRATION The PRiVENT study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05260853) on 02/03/2022.
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Affiliation(s)
- Julia D Michels-Zetsche
- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care, Thoraxklinik, University Hosptial Heidelberg, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Heidelberg, Germany.
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- aQua Institute for Applied Quality Improvement and Research in Health Care, Göttingen, Germany
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- Common Sense eLearning & Training Consultants GmbH, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care, Thoraxklinik, University Hosptial Heidelberg, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care, Thoraxklinik, University Hosptial Heidelberg, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care, Thoraxklinik, University Hosptial Heidelberg, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care Medicine, SLK Loewenstein Lung Center, Loewenstein, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care Medicine, SLK Loewenstein Lung Center, Loewenstein, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care Medicine, SLK Loewenstein Lung Center, Loewenstein, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus Klinik Schillerhöhe, Gerlingen, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus Klinik Schillerhöhe, Gerlingen, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine Waldburg-Zeil Kliniken, Wangen im Allgäu, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology, Critical Care and Allergology, Lung Centre South-West, Wangen im Allgäu, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology, Critical Care and Allergology, Lung Centre South-West, Wangen im Allgäu, Germany
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- Department of General Practice and Health Services Research, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General Practice and Health Services Research, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Angiology, Haemostaseology and Medical Intensive Care, University Medical Center Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
- European Center for Angioscience (ECAS) and German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- aQua Institute for Applied Quality Improvement and Research in Health Care, Göttingen, Germany
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- aQua Institute for Applied Quality Improvement and Research in Health Care, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care, Thoraxklinik, University Hosptial Heidelberg, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care, Thoraxklinik, University Hosptial Heidelberg, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Heidelberg, Germany
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Aldosari AM, Alramthi SM, Eid HF. Improving social presence in online higher education: Using live virtual classroom to confront learning challenges during COVID-19 pandemic. Front Psychol 2022; 13:994403. [PMID: 36467142 PMCID: PMC9714682 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.994403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled practically all higher education institutions to adopt online education tools over the previous 2 years. Online education has a huge potential to supplement or take the place of in-person instruction. However, there are certain drawbacks of online learning, such as the absence of classroom environment interaction and the difficulty in keeping track of students' engagement and participation. In this study, a live virtual classroom was developed to aid students in their learning activities. The effectiveness of these live video classes was reported from both students and instructors, as well as the variables promoting their implementation within higher education institutions. One of the more significant findings to emerge from this study is that the instructors found it convenient, as they could readily check course participants understanding by studying their live video lectures. The second major finding was that students felt satisfaction with online learning while asking questions without interfering with the instructor's presentation. Moreover, peers could also provide them with more expertise. However, the teaching process became dynamic, requiring the educator to pay close attention. The course participants also experienced anxiety when they were in front of other people. Additionally, both the instructor and the students need to be highly self-sufficient in technology.
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