The nationwide impact of COVID-19 on life support courses. A retrospective evaluation by Resuscitation Council UK

Thorne, C. J. R.; Kimani, PK; Hampshire, Sue; Hamilton-Bower, I; Begum-Ali, S.; Benson-Clarke, A; Couper, Keith; Yeung, Joyce; Lockey, Andrew; Perkins, GD; Soar, Jasmeet

doi:10.1016/j.resplu.2023.100366

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“…41 The SCT in our study was aimed at initiating a self-regulatory process concerning the knowledge acquired during lectures. 42 A noticeable discrepancy was observed between the formative SCT results and the summative MCQ results, with MCQ scores, on average, being 24% higher than the SCT scores. We attribute this difference primarily to the novelty of the SCT methodology, as this was the first encounter our participants had with this type of test.…”

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Adapting to a Pandemic: Web-Based Residency Training and Script Concordance Testing in Emergency Medicine During COVID-19

Naylor,

Chrzanowska-Wąsik,

Okońska

et al. 2023

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Objective: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated alternative methods to ensure the continuity of medical education. Our study explores the efficacy and acceptability of a digital continuous medical education initiative for medical residents during this challenging period. Methods: From September to December 2020, 47 out of 60 enrolled trainee doctors participated in this innovative digital Continuous Medical Education (CME) approach. We utilized the Script Concordance Test to bolster clinical reasoning skills. Three simulation scenarios, namely Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS), were transformed into interactive online sessions via Zoom™. Participant feedback was also collected through a survey. Results: Consistent Script Concordance Testing (SCT) scores among participants indicated the effectiveness of the online training module. Feedback suggested a broad acceptance of this novel training approach. However, discrepancies observed between formative SCT scores, and summative Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) assessments highlighted areas for potential refinement. Conclusions: Our findings showcase the resilience and adaptability of medical education amidst challenges like the global pandemic. The success of methodologies such as SCT, endorsed by prestigious bodies like the European Resuscitation Council and the American Heart Association, suggests their potential in preparing health care professionals for emergent situations. This research offers valuable insights for shaping future online CME strategies.

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