Comparison of face-to-face versus interactive video continuing medical education delivery modalities

1998 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Whitten ◽  
Debra J. Ford ◽  
Nancy Davis ◽  
Renee Speicher ◽  
Bart Collins
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Interactive Video ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Education Delivery

scholarly journals The continuing medical education activities and attitudes of Australian doctors working in different clinical specialties and practice locations

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant D Stewart ◽  
Mohamed H Khadra
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Hospital Practice ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Practice Location ◽  
E Learning

Background: Currently, it is not clear which continuing medical education (CME) methods are being used by senior doctors and what their attitudes towards them are. The aims of this study were to investigate which modes of CME delivery senior Australian doctors utilise, to assess doctors? attitudes towards CME and to determine any differences in modes used and attitudes between clinical specialties and practice locations. Methods: A 52-statement questionnaire enquiring about doctors? current CME activities and their attitudes towards CME was distributed to 1336 senior Australian doctors. Results: 494 doctors responded to the questionnaire. Traditional forms of CME (eg, meetings, conferences, journals and lectures) were most commonly used. Doctors thought CME involving face-to-face interaction was superior to electronic forms of CME. All doctors, especially those in hospital practice, had a positive attitude towards CME but found lack of time a barrier to learning. Rural doctors found CME sessions more difficult to attend than did their metropolitan colleagues. Conclusions: Traditional forms of CME were more popular than modern CME approaches, such as e-learning. Australian doctors had a positive attitude towards undertaking CME despite struggling to find time to perform CME. The differences in attitudes towards CME demonstrated between specialties and different practice location will aid future CME planning.

Content, Utilization and Impact of a Hematology e-Consultation Service

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 42-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karima Khamisa ◽  
Adam Fogel ◽  
Clare Liddy ◽  
Erin Keely ◽  
Amir Afkham
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Response Time ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Specialist Care ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Course Of Action ◽  
Clinical Content

Abstract Background Limited access to specialist care remains a major barrier to health care in Canada. The Champlain BASE (Building Access to Specialists through eConsultation) eConsult service is a secure web-based tool that gives primary care providers (PCPs) expedited access to specialist advice for their patients in Ontario, Canada. Hematology is the third most commonly consulted specialty in the eConsult service, accounting for 8% of all cases. The purpose of this study is to perform an in-depth analysis to describe the types of questions, content, utilization, and impact of hematology eConsults submitted by PCPs. Additionally, the results will inform future continuing medical education activities for PCPs. Methods All Hematology eConsults completed between April 1, 2011 and January 31, 2015 were included. We analyzed and categorized each consultation by: (1) clinical content (up to two per case) using a modification of the International Classification for Primary Care (ICPC-2); and (2) type of questions asked by the PCP based on a validated taxonomy. Other data including PCP designation, time for specialist to complete the eConsult, specialist response time, perceived value of the eConsult by the PCP, and the need for a face-to-face referral following the eConsult was collected in real time via the eConsult service and a survey completed by the initiating PCP at the closure of each eConsult. Results There were a total of 436 Hematology eConsults submitted, 87% from physicians and 13% from Nurse Practitioners. Most cases were answered within 3 days. The most common types of questions being asked pertained to management of hematologic disorders (25%), interpretation of a laboratory test (22%) and appropriate further investigative tests (18%). Common clinical content categories were anemia (22%), neutropenia (13%), high ferritin (11%), monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance or an abnormal protein electrophoresis (10%) and thrombocytopenia (10%). Two clinical content categories were included in 19% of cases. Self-reported response time by hematologists was under 10 minutes in >75% of cases. Over 66% of cases did not require a face-to-face visit with the specialist following an eConsult; in fact, in 46% of cases an unnecessary referral was avoided. In 4% of cases, a face-to-face consultation was initiated where one was not originally contemplated. PCPs gained new or additional advice for a course of action in 58% of eConsults, and were able to confirm their original course of action in 39% of cases. PCPs rated the value of the eConsult service as ≥4/5 for both themselves and patients in >90% of cases. Impact The hematology eConsult service has significantly increased access to specialist care in a timely manner compared to traditional face-to-face consultations. The service allowed a significant proportion of patients to avoid traditional consultations leading to the potential of cost savings and increased patient safety. Identifying the most common questions and content being asked via the eConsult service will allow for more informed continuing medical education programs for PCPs so that patients can be better served in the primary care setting. Disclosures Khamisa: Amgen: Speakers Bureau.

scholarly journals Continuing Medical Education Delivery Preferences Among Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in Emergency Medicine

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Kalnow ◽  
Jennifer Beck-Esmay ◽  
Jeffrey Riddell ◽  
John Casey ◽  
Jestin N Carlson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Education Delivery

scholarly journals The effectiveness of E-learning in continuing medical education for tuberculosis health workers: a quasi-experiment from China

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zi-Yue Wang ◽  
Li-Jie Zhang ◽  
Yu-Hong Liu ◽  
Wei-Xi Jiang ◽  
Jing-Yun Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
E Learning

Abstract Background Given the context of rapid technological change and COIVD-19 pandemics, E-learning may provide a unique opportunity for addressing the challenges in traditional face-to-face continuing medical education (CME). However, the effectiveness of E-learning in CME interventions remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate whether E-learning training program can improve TB health personnel’s knowledge and behaviour in China. Methods This study used a convergent mixed method research design to evaluate the impact of E-learning programs for tuberculosis (TB) health workers in terms of knowledge improvement and behaviour change during the China-Gates TB Project (add the time span). Quantitative data was collected by staff surveys (baseline n = 555; final n = 757) and management information systems to measure the demographic characteristics, training participation, and TB knowledge. Difference-in-difference (DID) and multiple linear regression models were employed to capture the effectiveness of knowledge improvement. Qualitative data was collected by interviews (n = 30) and focus group discussions (n = 44) with managers, teachers, and learners to explore their learning experience. Results Synchronous E-learning improved the knowledge of TB clinicians (average treatment effect, ATE: 7.3 scores/100, P = 0.026). Asynchronous E-learning has a significant impact on knowledge among primary care workers (ATE: 10.9/100, P < 0.001), but not in clinicians or public health physicians. Traditional face-to-face training has no significant impact on all medical staff. Most of the learners (57.3%) agreed that they could apply what they learned to their practice. Qualitative data revealed that high quality content is the key facilitator of the behaviour change, while of learning content difficulty, relevancy, and hardware constraints are key barriers. Conclusions The effectiveness of E-learning in CME varies across different types of training formats, organizational environment, and target audience. Although clinicians and primary care workers improved their knowledge by E-learning activities, public health physicians didn’t benefit from the interventions.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Continuing Medical Education—Results of an Online Survey Among Users of a Non-profit Multi-Specialty Live Online Education Platform

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias L. Schulte ◽  
Thilo Gröning ◽  
Babett Ramsauer ◽  
Jörg Weimann ◽  
Martin Pin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Education Platform ◽  
The Impact

Background: The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic accelerated digitalization in medical education. Continuing medical education (CME) as a substantial component of this system was relevantly affected. Here, we present the results of an online survey highlighting the impact on and the role of online CME.Methods: An online survey of 44 questions was completed by users of a German online CME platform receiving an invitation via newsletter. CME habits, requirements, personal perception, and impact of the pandemic were inquired. Standard statistical methods were applied.Results: A total of 2,961 responders took the survey with 2,949 completed surveys included in the final analysis. Most contributions originated from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Physicians accounted for 78.3% (57.5% hospital doctors) of responses followed by midwives (7.3%) and paramedics (5.7%). Participating physicians were mainly board-certified specialists (69%; 55.75% hospital specialists, 13.25% specialists in private practice). Frequent online lectures at regular intervals (77.8%) and combined face-to-face and online CME (55.9%) were favored. A duration of 1–2 h was found ideal (57.5%). Technical issues were less a major concern since the pandemic.Conclusion: A shift from face-to-face toward online CME events was expectedly detected since the outbreak. Online CME was accelerated and promoted by the pandemic. According to the perception of users, the CME system appears to have reacted adequately to meet their demand but does not replace human interaction.

scholarly journals An innovative continuing medical education approach of general practitioners on vaccination: ForMéVac

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Guagliardo ◽  
S Cortaredona ◽  
M C Banide ◽  
E Burlot ◽  
J Bouvenot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Insurance Fund ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Face ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background General practitioners (GPs) play a central role in vaccinating the population in France. In a context of mistrust regarding vaccination, and because patients increasingly question their GP about vaccines, we designed the continuing medical education (CME) module in order to 1) reinforce GPs knowledge about vaccination 2) help GPs answer questions most frequently asked by their patients and 3) evaluate the impact of this module on their vaccine prescriptions. Methods The CME module lasted 3 hours and focused on MMR, meningitis C and seasonal influenza vaccines; GPs were given confidential feedback information on percentages of their patients vaccinated. We included GPs practicing in Southeastern France and with less than 60% of their child patients (aged between 10 and 34 months) with 2 reimbursements of MMR vaccines (data obtained from the Health Insurance Fund). Eligible GPs were then randomly assigned to three groups: those offered either a face-to-face or e-learning CME module and a control group without CME. We used vaccine reimbursement rates for MMR 2-doses, Meningitis C, seasonal influenza as proxies for vaccine prescription rates, and a difference in differences approach to compare reimbursement rates in the year before the CME session and in the 24 months post-intervention. Results Compared to the control group, vaccine reimbursement rates for 2-dose MMR and meningitis C increased by 6% and 4% respectively (p &lt; 0.05) among patients of GPs who participated in the face-to-face CME session (52 GPs, with 1 842 children). For seasonal influenza vaccine, we found a 12% increase in the face-to-face group (p &lt; 0.01). We found no statistically significant increase in the e-learning group (19 GPs, with 674 children) whatever the vaccine. Conclusions We found a modest impact of face-to-face CME session with feedback on GPs practices for childhood vaccines and a stronger one for seasonal influenza. Key messages The very positive feedback from face-to-face training highlights the fact that this type of training, which bring knowledge on vaccination in general and specific vaccines to GPs, is necessary. We found weak evidence for efficiency of CME sessions associated with audit/feedback to modify GPs practices regarding MMR and meningitis C vaccines.

Continuing Medical Education

2000 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne F. Larrabee ◽  
Arlen D. Meyers
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education
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