Increasing medical students' engagement in public health: case studies illustrating the potential role of online learning

Sheringham, Jessica; Lyon, Anna; Jones, Anna; Strobl, Judith; Barratt, Helen

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“…The data on acceptability of the resources confirms the findings of other authors 28 that health professionals find e-learning an acceptable method of improving their knowledge. We used some principles of online learning of Sheringham et al, 2 setting high expectations (by using a high pass mark), ensuring learning materials encouraged active participation (using interactive features), giving feedback throughout the modules regarding correct or incorrect choices, and addressing the diverse range of learners by including optional material.…”

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The Gen-Equip Project: evaluation and impact of genetics e-learning resources for primary care in six European languages

Jackson

O’Connor

Paneque

et al. 2019

Genetics in Medicine

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PurposeGenetic advances mean patients at risk of genetic conditions can be helped through testing, clinical screening, and preventive treatment, but they must first be identified to benefit. Ensuring quality of genetic care for patients requires genetic expertise in all health services, including primary care. To address an educational shortfall, a series of e-learning resources was developed in six languages to equip primary care professionals with genetic skills relevant for practice. The purpose of the study was to evaluate these resources using Kirkpatrick’s framework for educational outcomes.MethodsMixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) were used over four phases of the study.ResultsA high level of satisfaction with the resources was reported. Knowledge and skills improved significantly after using the education material. Participants reported changes in confidence and practice behavior, including family history taking, seeking advice from specialists and referring patients. The resources helped users to learn how to explain genetics. Many visited the resources repeatedly and some used them to educate colleagues or students.ConclusionGen-Equip modules are effective in improving genetic knowledge, skills, and attitudes for primary care professionals. They provide both continuing professional development and just-in-time learning for a potentially large global audience at a practical level.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

The Gen-Equip Project: evaluation and impact of genetics e-learning resources for primary care in six European languages

Jackson

O’Connor

Paneque

et al. 2019

Genetics in Medicine

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“…There was relatively low uptake in the study (18%) but the extensive demands of medical curricula often result in low uptake of additional resources. Uptake was higher in this study than some previous online learning studies that relied on medical student volunteers and the sample size was ample for the purposes of the feasibility RCT (43,44). This study demonstrated that some integration of eCREST into the curricula in cohort two was possible and led to greater uptake, acceptability and retention.…”

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Online patient simulation training to improve clinical reasoning: A feasibility randomised controlled trial

Plackett

Kassianos

Kambouri

et al. 2020

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Background: Online patient simulations (OPS) are a novel method for teaching clinical reasoning skills to students and could contribute to reducing diagnostic errors. However, little is known about how best to implement and evaluate OPS in medical curricula. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability and potential effects of eCREST — the electronic Clinical Reasoning Educational Simulation Tool.Methods: A feasibility randomised controlled trial was conducted with final year undergraduate students from three UK medical schools in academic year 2016/2017 (cohort one) and 2017/2018 (cohort two). Student volunteers were recruited in cohort one via email and on teaching days, and in cohort two eCREST was also integrated into a relevant module in the curriculum. The intervention group received three patient cases and the control group received teaching as usual; allocation ratio was 1:1. Researchers were blind to allocation. Clinical reasoning skills were measured using a survey after one week and a patient case after one month.Results: Across schools, 264 students participated (18.2% of all eligible). Cohort two had greater uptake (183/833, 22%) than cohort one (81/621, 13%). After one week, 99/137 (72%) of the intervention and 86/127 (68%) of the control group remained in the study. eCREST improved students’ ability to gather essential information from patients over controls (OR =1.4; 95% CI 1.1-1.7, n =148). Of the intervention group, most (84/98, 82%) agreed eCREST helped them to learn clinical reasoning skills.Conclusions: eCREST was highly acceptable and improved data gathering skills that could reduce diagnostic errors. Uptake was low but improved when integrated into course delivery. A summative trial is needed to estimate effectiveness.

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“…Kalantzis and Cope (2012) describe seven affordances or conveniences provided by online learning technologies which promote: ubiquitous learning, multimodal meaning, metacognition, collaborative intelligence, and differentiated learning. Colleagues from the PHEMS network recently described approaches to harnessing online learning for public health (Sheringham et al 2016). Here we focus on two specific innovations: personal response units (PRUs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs).…”

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Public health matters: Innovative approaches for engaging medical students

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Increasing medical students' engagement in public health: case studies illustrating the potential role of online learning

Abstract: E-learning can be applied in diverse ways that increase medical student engagement with public health teaching.

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

The Gen-Equip Project: evaluation and impact of genetics e-learning resources for primary care in six European languages

The Gen-Equip Project: evaluation and impact of genetics e-learning resources for primary care in six European languages

Online patient simulation training to improve clinical reasoning: A feasibility randomised controlled trial

Public health matters: Innovative approaches for engaging medical students

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