Evaluation of a Web-based Teaching Module on Examination of the Hand

Abstract

Our study provides evidence that a well designed Web-based module, supported by sound educational theory, is an effective tool in the teaching of musculoskeletal examination skills, and provides some advantages over tutor-led teaching in terms of knowledge retention.

Teaching musculoskeletal clinical skills to medical trainees and physicians: A Best Evidence in Medical Education systematic review of strategies and their effectiveness: BEME Guide No. 18

“…Many authors of studies included in this review commented that patient educators and CAL are resources that could be applied to teach MSK clinical skills while minimizing educational costs in terms of physical space and faculty tutor time (Hasle et al 1994;Vivekananda-Schmidt et al 2005;Averns et al 2009). These interventions are relatively inexpensive and have been found to be no different or better in terms of confidence, knowledge and skill outcomes.…”

Web‐Based Teaching Module Improves Success Rates of Postpyloric Positioning of Nasoenteric Feeding Tubes

“…In addition, Web-based procedural support modules are emerging as efficient methods of educating best practices, including procedural videos published on the New England Journal of Medicine Web page. [32][33][34] In fact, the Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS) has also created self-directed modules as a part of its Surgical Simulation Curriculum that involves reading materials and video support of some surgical procedures. 35 Until now, however, there has been very limited evidence that these self-directed teaching tools are actually effective in practice.…”

Implementation of an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) into Orthopedic Surgery Residency Training

“…Most literature on the topic addresses the issue at the undergraduate or medical student level, [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] looking at how to incorporate musculoskeletal education in general within a training program. There have been some studies showing the effectiveness of computerbased modules in teaching various aspects of the musculoskeletal physical examination, [8][9] as well as the use of trained patients as teachers 10 and interprofessional teaching 11 for core skills in medical students. Available research at the residency level comes mainly from the physiatry [12][13] and rheumatology [14][15] literature, and further highlights the need for improvement in the way these skills are taught.…”