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Zhang W, Jiang M, Zhao W, Li S, Li F, Feng F, Wang Y, Li Y, Liu L. Evaluation of the effectiveness of using flipped classroom in puncture skills teaching. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:176. [PMID: 38395791 PMCID: PMC10885647 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05132-8] [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: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND The effectiveness of flipped classroom (FC) on puncture skills in medical education is still uncertain. This study aimed to assess the role of the FC model in puncture skills and investigate the acceptance and approval of FC among medical students and instructors. METHODS A mixed research approach of quasi-experimental research design and descriptive qualitative research was conducted in September 2022 for one month, using an FC teaching method that combined instructional videos and group learning. The study participants were 71 fifth-year medical students from two classes at a Chinese medical school and four instructors. The medical students were randomly divided into two groups: the traditional classroom (TC) group (Group A) and the FC group (Group B). For teaching, Group B used FC, and Group A used PowerPoint-based TC. The effectiveness of the two teaching models was assessed with Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), and questionnaires were distributed to the medical students and instructors after the assessment. Two independent sample t-tests were used to analyse the differences in demographic data and the OSCE scores of the two groups of medical students. RESULTS Group B scored higher in puncture skills than Group A, especially regarding abdominal puncture (p = 0.03), thoracentesis (p < 0.001), bone marrow puncture (p < 0.001) and average performance of puncture skills (p < 0.001). For lumbar puncture, no difference in skill scores was observed between groups A and B (p > 0.409). The medical students thought that the FC improved their self-learning ability and helped them acquire knowledge. Regarding the OSCE of their skills, most medical students thought that it was more innovative and objective than traditional examinations and that it was better for assessing their overall abilities. Both the FC and OSCE were supported by the medical students. The instructors were also satisfied with the students' performance in the FC and supported the teaching model, agreeing to continue using it. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that FC teaching that combines instructional videos and group learning is a reliable and well-received teaching method for puncture skills, which supplements and expands existing teaching methods in the medical field.
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- Weihao Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Clinical Skill Training Center, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Department of Respiration, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Clinical Skill Training Center, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China.
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Toro J, Rivera JS, Gaitán J, Rodríguez D, Serna-Corredor LA, Cortés-Muñoz F, Medina T, Yepes M. Simulation-based education in neurology: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Res Notes 2023; 16:307. [PMID: 37919770 PMCID: PMC10623696 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06605-7] [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: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the disruption of all sectors of the economy including education. According to UNESCO over 1.37 million young people including medical students, were affected by the lockdowns in response to COVID-19 and the subsequent closure of the education system. The primary challenge for medical education was to provide clerkships in a biosafety environment. This study aimed to determine the impact of a simulated hospital in a neurology clerkship of 5-year medical students during the coronavirus pandemic and compare their results with a non-pandemic group in Bogotá, Colombia. RESULTS The students in the pandemic group answered a Likert scale survey regarding their satisfaction with the simulated hospital. Both groups were required to perform an oral, mid-term and final examination. From the results, it is clear that students perceived that exposure to a simulated hospital facilitated their learning process (93.1%) and allowed greater interaction with the teacher compared to a face-to-face environment (77.3%). There were no clinically significant differences in test results. This experience indicates that a simulated hospital is a valuable method to acquire clinical skills in trainees, that could be integrated into the curricular milestones of medical education programs regardless of the pandemic.
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- Jaime Toro
- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario-Fundación Santa Fe de, Carrera 7 No. 117-15, Bogotá, Colombia.
- School of Medicine, Universidad El Bosque, Carrera 7B Bis No. 132-11, Bogotá, Colombia.
- School of Medicine, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, Bogotá, Colombia.
- Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Disorders Research Group, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Carrera 7 No. 117-15, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario-Fundación Santa Fe de, Carrera 7 No. 117-15, Bogotá, Colombia
- Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Disorders Research Group, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Carrera 7 No. 117-15, Bogotá, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, Bogotá, Colombia
- Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Disorders Research Group, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Carrera 7 No. 117-15, Bogotá, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, Bogotá, Colombia
- Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Disorders Research Group, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Carrera 7 No. 117-15, Bogotá, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, Bogotá, Colombia
- Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Disorders Research Group, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Carrera 7 No. 117-15, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Disorders Research Group, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Carrera 7 No. 117-15, Bogotá, Colombia
- Fundación Clínica Shaio, Bogotá, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, Bogotá, Colombia
- Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Disorders Research Group, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Carrera 7 No. 117-15, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
- Department of Neurology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, USA
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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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Heitmann H, Fischer E, Wagner P, Pötter D, Gartmeier M, Schmidt-Graf F. Flipping the classroom in neurological bedside teaching: a prospective controlled study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:164. [PMID: 36922824 PMCID: PMC10016155 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04150-2] [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: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bedside teaching is essential to foster core clinical competences in medical education, especially in Neurology. However, bedside skills are declining and new concepts to enhance the effectiveness of bedside teaching are needed, also in view of limited in-person teaching possibilities in the ongoing pandemic situation. If theoretical knowledge is taught prior to in-person sessions this might allow to better focus on practical application aspects during bedside teaching. We thus aimed to answer the question to what extent such an approach can enhance the effectiveness of neurological bedside teaching. METHODS In this prospective controlled study, neurological bedside courses following a traditional and a flipped classroom (FC) approach were compared with regards to their effects on theoretical knowledge and practical skills of medical students. Evaluations were obtained from 161 students and their lecturers participating in a neurological bedside teaching course at a German university hospital between October 2020 and July 2021. Students were randomly assigned to course dates. However, the 74 students assigned to course dates from May to July 2021 completed a mandatory online preparation course prior to the bedside teaching. These students served as the interventional group (IG) and the remaining 87 students formed the control group (CG). Ratings of knowledge and skills provided by the students and their lecturers on numerical rating scales served as primary outcome measures. Moreover, the time needed to recapitulate theoretical contents during the in-person teaching session was assessed as a secondary outcome measure. Group comparisons were performed using t-statistics. RESULTS Theoretical knowledge upon entering the course was rated significantly higher in the IG by the students (p < 0.001) and lecturers (p = 0.003). Lecturers also rated the practical skills of students in the IG significantly higher (p < 0.001). Furthermore, significantly less time was needed to recapitulate theoretical contents during the in-person session in the IG (p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Using a FC approach enhances the effectiveness of in-person neurological bedside teaching. Thus, these concepts are particularly valuable in the ongoing pandemic situation. Moreover, they might allow to reuse e-learning contents developed during the pandemic and to develop future bedside teaching concepts.
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- Henrik Heitmann
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany.
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicine, Klinikum Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
- TUM Medical Education Center, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany
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- TUM Medical Education Center, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany
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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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Mosene K, Heitmann H, Pötter D, Schmidt-Graf F. New concepts in neurology education: successful implementation of flipped classroom lectures. Neurol Res Pract 2022; 4:31. [PMID: 35934701 PMCID: PMC9358101 DOI: 10.1186/s42466-022-00196-7] [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: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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In order to inspire and attract young people to Neurology, we must offer high-quality and attractive teaching! To improve neurological education at our Medical School (Technical University of Munich), we converted the main lecture into an e-learning concept using a flipped classroom model. Students had to prepare with a video and a text as well as answering multiple choice questions before each lecture. As a further incentive, students with ≥ 80% right answers in multiple choice questions received a bonus for the final exam. During the lectures, predominantely patient cases were discussed to apply, improve and enhance the previously acquired knowledge. The realignment of the main lecture in Neurology into a flipped classroom model was very successful and was further optimized in the following semesters based on the evaluations obtained for the new concept. Moreover, this enabled us to quickly switch to remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, while still offering lectures of high quality. In addition, this new teaching concept attracts students for Neurology. Furthermore, the exemplary conversion of the Neurology main lecture to a flipped classroom concept also serves as best practice and motivation to adapt other courses in our faculty and far beyond.
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Albin C, Berkowitz AL. Engaging teaching strategies in neurology: the flipped classroom and simulation training. Pract Neurol 2022; 22:pn-2022-003371. [PMID: 35863883 DOI: 10.1136/pn-2022-003371] [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: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Just as neurology continues to expand its diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, so too does neurology education continue to expand in its pedagogical modalities. In this article, we describe two educational techniques-the flipped classroom and simulation-that we have incorporated in our teaching of neurology to students and doctors in training, with some practical tips for their successful implementation.
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- Neurology, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine, Pasadena, California, USA
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Pham J, Tran A, O'Leary KS, Youm J, Tran DK, Chen JW. Neurosurgery Lectures Benefit from a Flipped Class Approach. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:e481-e491. [PMID: 35552037 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.04.134] [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: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND In a flipped classroom, students learn lecture material before class then participate in active learning during in-person sessions. This study examines preferences for flipped classroom activities during a neurosurgery presentation on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). METHODS 225 third- and fourth-year medical students on their core Neurology rotation watched an online podcast about TBI before meeting for in-person, active learning activities with a neurological surgeon. Before and after the class, students were given rank-based surveys with an optional section for comments. The initial survey assessed preference for specific active learning activities, and the final survey assessed satisfaction with the experience. The students also answered an online 20-question post-lecture test as part of the standard Neurology class assessment. RESULTS Every student scored over 90% on the post-lecture test. Of the 81 students who answered the first survey, most students (83.95%) strongly preferred or preferred case scenarios with group discussion. The average Likert score for case scenario preference (4.37/5) was significantly higher than the score for all other activities (p < 0.05). Of the 207 students who answered the second survey, 80.19% of students reported that they would probably or definitely like to see more flipped classroom activities. CONCLUSIONS Medical students highly preferred case scenarios because, according to their comments, this method was relevant to real-life situations and led to higher information retention. This information suggests that the flipped classroom model for neurosurgical based lectures is preferred, beneficial, and should incorporate case scenarios. This methodology may also apply to neurosurgical residency training.
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- Judy Pham
- Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California, USA
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- Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California, USA.
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Lau KHV, Greer DM. Using Technology Adoption Theories to Maximize the Uptake of E-learning in Medical Education. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2022; 32:545-552. [PMID: 35261814 PMCID: PMC8895110 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-022-01528-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION While the use of e-learning tools in medical education is guided by robust literature on their design and evaluation, there is sparse literature on strategies that maximize their adoption among trainees. METHODS In this scoping review, we searched Web of Science for studies on technology adoption theories as applied to education, using a final censoring date of August 1, 2021. RESULTS Based on our findings, we identified three representative theories: (1) technology acceptance model, (2) technology adoption life cycle, and (3) domestication theory. DISCUSSION We describe these theories in detail, examine their prior applications, and propose specific uses within medical e-learning.
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- K. H. Vincent Lau
- Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, 72 East Concord Street, Neurology C-3, Boston, MA 02118 USA
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- Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, 72 East Concord Street, Neurology C-3, Boston, MA 02118 USA
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Zheng Z, Liao J, Zeng L, Tang H, Li H, Liu Z, Zhan H, Yang Z, Xiong Y, Yuan S. High-Fidelity Patient Simulation Incorporated Into a Flipped Classroom Improves Students' Long-Term Knowledge Retention of Acute Organophosphorus Pesticide Poisoning. Simul Healthc 2022; 17:e68-e74. [PMID: 35104832 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The flipped classroom (FC) approach and high-fidelity patient simulation (HFPS) training have shown promising effects in short-term acquisition or long-term retention of knowledge in medical education. In this study, we aimed to explore the incorporation of HFPS into the FC and the impact on the long-term (3 months after classes) knowledge retention of medical undergraduate students learning about acute organophosphorus pesticide poisoning (AOPP). METHODS Eighty-two fifth-year medical students were randomly divided into an HFPS group (HG, n = 40) and an FC group (FG, n = 42). A postclass quiz and preinternship quiz were performed to assess the short-term knowledge acquisition and long-term (3 months after classes) knowledge retention of both groups of students. Feedback questionnaires were administered immediately after the class and before the internship to assess the students' self-perceived competency. RESULTS In the postclass quiz, the scores achieved by the students from the HG and FG were 15.58 ± 2.69 and 14.62 ± 2.19, respectively. No significant difference was found between the 2 groups (P = 0.19). In the preinternship quiz, the scores achieved by the students from the HG (14.50 ± 2.16) were significantly higher than those achieved by the students from the FG (11.40 ± 2.07, P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the postclass quiz and preinternship quiz scores achieved by the HG students (P = 0.05). However, scores in the preinternship quiz showed a significant decline compared with the postclass quiz for the FG students (P < 0.001). Students in the HG gave significantly higher scores for self-perceived confidence in dealing with AOPP patients in the forthcoming internship on the postclass and preinternship questionnaires. CONCLUSIONS The incorporation of HFPS into the FC approach could improve students' long-term knowledge retention of AOPP and enhance their confidence in caring for these patients in their internship.
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- Ziyu Zheng
- From the Department of Emergency Medicine (Z.Z., J.L., L.Z., H.T., H.L., Z.L., H.Z., Z.Y., Y.X.), the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University; and Department of Rheumatology, Guangzhou First People's Hospital (S.Y.), School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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He M, Tang XQ, Zhang HN, Luo YY, Tang ZC, Gao SG. Remote clinical training practice in the neurology internship during the COVID-19 pandemic. MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE 2021; 26:1899642. [PMID: 33685381 PMCID: PMC7946031 DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2021.1899642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Background: During the current COVID-19 pandemic, offline clinical education was mandated to suspend at the neurology department of many teaching hospitals globally, yet there is insufficient evidence regarding the preferred practice and methods for online neurology intern training course.Objective: The investigation aimed to examine whether the online neurology training course based on Small Private Online Course (SPOC) and blending learning mode can achieve a good effect and cater for interns from different medical programs and whether the learning group size affects the teaching effect.Design: The subjects were 92 students enrolled in the neurology internship at the Second Xiangya Hospital of China from 9 March to 9 August 2020. After completing the online course, the final scores and evaluation results were compared among different groups of interns, and their preference to distinct contents of the course was analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS program (version 22.0).Results: Our online course received consistent positive recognition from the interns. Ninety-nine percent of the interns recommended incorporating the online course into the conventional offline training program after the pandemic. There was no significant difference between interns from different programs concerning the final scores and course evaluation. A smaller learning group size (<15 students) could achieve a better teaching effect than a larger group size (p < 0.05). The interns preferred interactive discussions, and course contents that they can get practice and feedback from, rather than video watching and didactic lectures.Conclusions: The online neurology intern training course based on SPOC and blending learning mode is worthy of popularization in a large student base. The teaching effect of an online intern training program may be improved by limiting the group size to less than 15 students and encouraging more interactive discussion, more practice and feedback.
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- Miao He
- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- CONTACT Shu-guang Gao Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan410008, China
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Sandrone S, Carlson C. Gamification and game-based education in neurology and neuroscience: Applications, challenges, and opportunities. BRAIN DISORDERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dscb.2021.100008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Sarva H, Patino GA, Rashid M, Owens JWM, Robbins MS, Sandrone S. The status of neurology fellowships in the United States: clinical needs, educational barriers, and future outlooks. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021; 21:108. [PMID: 33596875 PMCID: PMC7891131 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02536-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The need for subspecialty-trained neurologists is growing in parallel with increasing disease burden. However, despite the immense burden of neurological diseases, like headache and neurodegenerative disorders, recruitment into these subspecialties remains insufficient in the United States. In this manuscript, a group of educators from the American Academy of Neurology's A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education sought to review and discuss the current landscape of neurology fellowships in the United States, the factors driving fellowship recruitment and the educational barriers. Moreover, suggestions to potentially improve recruitment for under-selected fellowships, which can contribute towards an alignment between neurological education and neurological needs, and future educational scenarios are discussed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Harini Sarva
- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, USA.
- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, USA
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI, USA
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, USA
- The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, USA.
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, USA
- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, USA
- Imperial College London, London, UK
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Michaelson NM, Schweitzer AD, Chazen JL, Robbins MS. Online Resources to Boost Radiological Skills Among Trainees. J Grad Med Educ 2021; 13:22-25. [PMID: 33680295 PMCID: PMC7901614 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-20-00641.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Sandrone S, Berthaud JV, Carlson C, Cios J, Dixit N, Farheen A, Kraker J, Owens JWM, Patino G, Sarva H, Weber D, Schneider LD. Active Learning in Psychiatry Education: Current Practices and Future Perspectives. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:211. [PMID: 32390876 PMCID: PMC7190786 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Over the past few decades, medical education has seen increased interest in the use of active learning formats to engage learners and promote knowledge application over knowledge acquisition. The field of psychiatry, in particular, has pioneered a host of novel active learning paradigms. These have contributed to our understanding of the role of andragogy along the continuum of medical education, from undergraduate to continuing medical education. In an effort to frame the successes and failures of various attempts at integrating active learning into healthcare curricula, a group of educators from the A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education from the American Academy of Neurology reviewed the state of the field in its partner field of medical neuroscience. Herein we provide a narrative review of the literature, outlining the basis for implementing active learning, the novel formats that have been used, and the lessons learned from qualitative and quantitative analysis of the research that has been done to date. While preparation time seems to present the greatest obstacle to acceptance from learners and educators, there is generally positive reception to the new educational formats. Additionally, most assessments of trainee performance have suggested non-inferiority (if not superiority). However, occasional mixed findings point to a need for better assessments of the type of learning that these new formats engender: knowledge application rather than acquisition. Moreover, this field is relatively nascent and, in order to ascertain how best to integrate active learning into psychiatry education, a framework for quantitative outcome assessments is needed going forward.
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Affiliation(s)
- Stefano Sandrone
- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Neurology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Neurology, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, PA, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Neurology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Neurology, Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Washington, Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Neuroscience, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Auburn Hills, MI, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Department of Neurology, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN, United States.,Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Center, Palo Alto VA Health Care System, Livermore, CA, United States.,Sierra Pacific Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centers, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Livermore, CA, United States
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Sandrone S, Berthaud JV, Carlson C, Cios J, Dixit N, Farheen A, Kraker J, Owens JWM, Patino G, Sarva H, Weber D, Schneider LD. Strategic Considerations for Applying the Flipped Classroom to Neurology Education. Ann Neurol 2019; 87:4-9. [PMID: 31581320 DOI: 10.1002/ana.25609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
Abstract
Nowadays, the "flipped classroom" approach is taking the center stage within medical education. However, very few reports on the implementation of the flipped classroom in neurology have been published to date, and this educational model still represents a challenge for students and educators alike. In this article, neurology educators from the American Academy of Neurology's A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education analyze reports of flipped classroom in other medical/surgical subspecialties, review the current implementation in neurology, and discuss future strategies to flip the neurology curriculum through contextualization of the benefits and the consequences. ANN NEUROL 2020;87:4-9.
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Affiliation(s)
- Stefano Sandrone
- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Neurology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Neurology Service, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, PA
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Neurology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Neurology, St Louis University, St Louis, MO
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- A. B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, MN.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.,Sierra Pacific Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centers, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
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