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Lim HM, Ng CJ, Wharrad H, Lee YK, Teo CH, Lee PY, Krishnan K, Abu Hassan ZF, Yong PVC, Yap WH, Sellappans R, Ayub E, Hassan N, Shariff Ghazali S, Jahn Kassim PS, Nasharuddin NA, Idris F, Taylor M, Poussa C, Karlgren K, Stathakarou N, Mordt P, Konstantinidis S. Knowledge transfer of eLearning objects: Lessons learned from an intercontinental capacity building project. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274771. [PMID: 36126036 PMCID: PMC9488788 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Effective knowledge transfer of eLearning objects can hasten the adoption and dissemination of technology in teaching and learning. However, challenges exist which hinder inter-organisational knowledge transfer, particularly across continents. The ACoRD project aimed to transfer knowledge on digital learning development from UK/EU (provider) to Malaysian (receiver) higher education institutions (HEIs). This study explores the challenges encountered during the knowledge transfer process and lessons learned. Methods This is a qualitative study involving both the knowledge providers and receivers in focus group discussions (n = 25). Four focus group discussions were conducted in the early (n = 2) and mid-phase (n = 2) of the project by trained qualitative researchers using a topic guide designed to explore experiences and activities representing knowledge transfer in multi-institutional and multi-cultural settings. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and checked. The transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Five main themes emerged from this qualitative study: mismatched expectations between providers and receivers; acquiring new knowledge beyond the professional "comfort zone"; challenges in cascading newly acquired knowledge to colleagues and management; individual and organisational cultural differences; and disruption of knowledge transfer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion This study highlights the need to create a conducive platform to facilitate continuous, timely and bi-directional needs assessment and feedback; this should be done in the early phase of the knowledge transfer process. The challenges and strategies identified in this study could guide more effective knowledge transfer between organisations and countries.
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- Hooi Min Lim
- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Research, SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- UM eHealth Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UM eHealth Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UM eHealth Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Taylor’s Digital, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Teaching and Educational Development (TED), Centre of Future Learning, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Multimedia, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- NettOp, Department of E-Learning Development, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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Kassim PSJ, Muhammad NA, Rahman NFA, Sidik SM, Essau CA, Shah SA. Digital behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity in overweight and obese adolescents: a systematic review protocol. Syst Rev 2022; 11:188. [PMID: 36064617 PMCID: PMC9446806 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-022-02060-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND With the increasing prevalence of obesity in youth, behavioural interventions to alter its modifiable risk factors such as physical activity can support the management of this epidemic. Digital behaviour changes interventions (DBCI) such as mobile applications, websites and wearables have the potential to reach many adolescents to promote physical activity as its use may be more accessible, effective and engaging compared to traditional face-to-face approaches. However, there is insufficient evidence on their use at promoting physical activity amongst overweight and obese adolescents. This review aims to assess the effectiveness of DBCIs aiming to increase physical activity in overweight and obese adolescents (aged 10-19 years) and the behaviour change techniques used in these interventions. METHODS Electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane and Scopus) will be searched for English language studies from January 2000 to December 2022 using appropriate search terms relating to digital interventions, physical activity, adolescents and obesity. Experimental studies (either randomised or non-randomised controlled trials) assessing effects of DBCIs on physical activity behaviour, objectively or subjectively measured, in overweight and obese (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 85th percentile for age) adolescents will be eligible for inclusion. Intervention characteristics will be coded using the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist and the BCT taxonomy v1. Risk of bias and the overall quality of the included studies will be assessed using Cochrane's Collaboration's tool and GRADE approach respectively. If the data allows, meta-analyses using random effect models will be conducted to assess the effects of DBCIs on physical activity. DISCUSSION The proposed systematic review will summarise the effectiveness of digital behaviour change interventions aiming to increase physical activity in overweight and obese adolescents, as well as adding new information on the behaviour change techniques used in these interventions. The findings of this review will facilitate stakeholders with a current, rigorous and reliable research base to support the development and implementation of effective health promotion interventions for this population. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42021270008.
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- Puteri Shanaz Jahn Kassim
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, London, WC1E 7HB, UK.,Department of Primary Health Care and Medical Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 71800, Nilai, Negeri, Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychology, Centre for Research in Psychogical Wellbeing, University of Roehampton, London, SW15 5PJ, UK
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- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Lim HM, Ng CJ, Teo CH, Lee PY, Kassim PSJ, Nasharuddin NA, Yong PVC, Sellappans R, Yap WH, Lee YK, Abu Hassan ZF, Krishnan K, Ghazali SS, Idris F, Hassan N, Ayub E, Konstantinidis S, Taylor M, Poussa C, Karlgren K, Stathakarou N, Mordt P, Nilsen AT, Wharrad H. Prioritising topics for developing e-learning resources in healthcare curricula: A comparison between students and educators using a modified Delphi survey. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0253471. [PMID: 34166432 PMCID: PMC8224897 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Engaging students in the e-learning development process enhances the effective implementation of e-learning, however, students’ priority on the topics for e-learning may differ from that of the educators. This study aims to compare the differences between the students and their educators in prioritising the topics in three healthcare curricula for reusable e-learning object (RLO) development. Method A modified Delphi study was conducted among students and educators from University Malaya (UM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Taylor’s University (TU) on three undergraduate programmes. In Round 1, participants were asked to select the topics from the respective syllabi to be developed into RLOs. Priority ranking was determined by using frequencies and proportions. The first quartile of the prioritised topics was included in Round 2 survey, which the participants were asked to rate the level of priority of each topic using a 5-point Likert scale. The mean score of the topics was compared between students and educators. Result A total of 43 educators and 377 students participated in this study. For UM and TU Pharmacy, there was a mismatch in the prioritised topics between the students and educators. For UPM, both the educators and students have prioritised the same topics in both rounds. To harmonise the prioritisation of topics between students and educators for UM and TU Pharmacy, the topics with a higher mean score by both the students and educators were prioritised. Conclusion The mismatch in prioritised topics between students and educators uncovered factors that might influence the prioritisation process. This study highlighted the importance of conducting needs assessment at the beginning of eLearning resources development.
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- Hooi Min Lim
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Primary Care Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Primary Care Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Primary Care Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Department of Multimedia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, School of Biosciences, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, School of Biosciences, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Primary Care Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical Research and Development Unit, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Pathology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- E-Learning Academy, INTELLECT, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- E-Learning Academy, INTELLECT, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
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- NettOp, Department of E-Learning Development, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- NettOp, Department of E-Learning Development, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
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Salim H, Lee PY, Ghazali SS, Ching SM, Ali H, Shamsuddin NH, Mawardi M, Kassim PSJ, Dzulkarnain DHA. Perceptions toward a pilot project on blended learning in Malaysian family medicine postgraduate training: a qualitative study. BMC Med Educ 2018; 18:206. [PMID: 30157829 PMCID: PMC6116558 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-018-1315-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blended learning (BL) is a learning innovation that applies the concept of face-to-face learning and online learning. However, examples of these innovations are still limited in the teaching of postgraduate education within the field of family medicine. Malaysian postgraduate clinical training, is an in-service training experience and face-to-face teaching with the faculty members can be challenging. Given this, we took the opportunity to apply BL in their training. This study provides an exploration of the perceptions of the educators and students toward the implementation of BL. METHODS A qualitative approach was employed using focus group discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews (IDI) at an academic centre that trains family physicians. Twelve trainees, all of whom were in their hospital specialty's rotations and five faculty members were purposively selected. Three FGDs among the trainees, one FGD and two IDIs among the faculty members were conducted using a semi-structured topic guide. Data were collected through audio-recorded interviews, transcribed verbatim and checked for accuracy. A thematic approach was used to analyse the data. RESULTS There were four main themes that emerged from the analysis. Both educators and trainees bill the perspective that BL encouraged continuity in learning. They agreed that BL bridges the gap in student-teacher interactions. Although educators perceived that BL is in concordance with trainees learning style, trainees felt differently about this. Some educators and trainees perceived BL to be an extra burden in teaching and learning. CONCLUSION This study highlights a mix positive and negative perceptions of BL by educators and trainees. BL were perceived positively for continuity in learning and student-teacher interaction. However, educator and learner have mismatched perception of learning style. BL was also perceived to cause extra burden to both educators and learners. Integrating BL to a traditional learning curriculum is still a challenge. By knowing the strengths of BL in this setting, family medicine trainees in Malaysia can use it to enhance their current learning experience. Future study can investigate different pedagogical designs that suit family medicine trainees and educators in promoting independent learning in postgraduate training.
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- Hani Salim
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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Jamani NA, Jahn Kassim PS, Che Yusof MD. A Woman with a Chain of Nodules Lesion. Oman Med J 2017; 32:77. [DOI: 10.5001/omj.2017.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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