scholarly journals Project OPUS: Development and evaluation of an electronic platform for pain management education of medical undergraduates in resource-limited settings

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0243573
Author(s):  
Tonia C. Onyeka ◽  
Nneka Iloanusi ◽  
Eve Namisango ◽  
Justus U. Onu ◽  
Kehinde S. Okunade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Pain Education ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Medical Colleges

Introduction Pain is a very frequent symptom that is reported by patients when they present to health professionals but remains undertreated or untreated, particularly in low-resource settings including Nigeria. Lack of training in pain management remains the most significant obstacle to pain treatment alongside an inadequate emphasis on pain education in undergraduate medical curricula, negatively impacting on subsequent care of patients. This study aimed to determine the effect of a 12-week structured e-Learning course on the knowledge of pain management among Nigerian undergraduate medical students. Methods Prospective, multisite, pre-post study conducted across five medical colleges in Nigeria. Structured modules covering aspects of pain management were delivered on an e-Learning platform. Pre- and post-test self-assessments were carried out in the 12-week duration of the study. User experience questionnaires and qualitative interviews were conducted via instant messaging to evaluate user experiences of the platform. User experience data was analysed using the UEQ Data Analysis Tool and Framework Analysis. Results A total of 216 of 659 eligible students completed all sections of the e-Learning course. Participant mean age was 23.52 years, with a slight female predominance (55.3%). Across all participants, an increase in median pre- and post-test scores occurred, from 40 to 60 (Z = 11.3, p<0.001, effect size = 1.3), suggestive of increased knowledge acquisition relating to pain management. Participants suggested e-Learning is a valuable approach to delivering pain education alongside identifying factors to address in future iterations. Conclusion e-Learning approaches to pain management education can enhance traditional learning methods and may increase students’ knowledge. Future iterations of e-Learning approaches will need to consider facilitating the download of data and content for the platform to increase user uptake and engagement. The platform was piloted as an optional adjunct to existing curricula. Future efforts to advocate and support integration of e-Learning for pain education should be two-fold; both to include pain education in the curricula of medical colleges across Nigeria and the use of e-Learning approaches to enhance teaching where feasible.

scholarly journals Development, Implementation and Evaluation of A Pain Management and Palliative Care Educational Seminar for Medical Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 230-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Paneduro ◽  
Leah R Pink ◽  
Andrew J Smith ◽  
Anita Chakraborty ◽  
Albert J Kirshen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Pain Education ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
One Year ◽  
Educational Seminar

BACKGROUND: Despite calls for the development and evaluation of pain education programs during early medical student training, little research has been dedicated to this initiative.OBJECTIVES: To develop a pain management and palliative care seminar for medical students during their surgical clerkship and evaluate its impact on knowledge over time.METHODS: A multidisciplinary team of palliative care and pain experts worked collaboratively and developed the seminar over one year. Teaching methods included didactic and case-based instruction, as well as small and large group discussions. A total of 292 medical students attended a seminar during their third- or fourth-year surgical rotation. A 10-item test on knowledge regarding pain and palliative care topics was administered before the seminar, immediately following the seminar and up to one year following the seminar. Ninety-five percent (n=277) of students completed the post-test and 31% (n=90) completed the follow-up test.RESULTS: The mean pretest, post-test and one-year follow-up test scores were 51%, 75% and 73%, respectively. Mean test scores at post-test and follow-up were significantly higher than pretest scores (all P<0.001). No significant difference was observed in mean test scores between follow-up and post-test (P=0.559), indicating that students retained knowledge gained from the seminar.CONCLUSIONS: A high-quality educational seminar using interactive and case-based instruction can enhance students’ knowledge of pain management and palliative care. These findings highlight the feasibility of developing and implementing pain education material for medical students during their training.

scholarly journals OC16 – Calculation skills and e-learning platform: study pre-post test on students of paediatric nursing in Italy

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilena Bambaci ◽  
Federica Vignali ◽  
Fulvio Ricceri ◽  
Anna Persico ◽  
Maria Chiara Ariotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Platform ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Calculation Skills ◽  
E Learning

scholarly journals Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain situations among the working population and their pain education needs: an exploratory study

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 445-452
Author(s):  
Shuk Kwan Tang ◽  
Mimi Mun Yee Tse ◽  
Sau Fong Leung ◽  
Theofanis Fotis
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Pain Education

Abstract Background Pain affects a person’s physical and psychological well-being, work performance and productivity. Working population bear their pain and continue to work which may contribute to the worsening of their pain condition. However, their pain situation was not well-examined. Objective The aim of the study was to explore the prevalence of acute and chronic pain in the working population in Hong Kong, understand their pain management strategies and determine their preferences with regard to the use of electronic pain management materials. Methods This was an exploratory online survey. The participants’ pain history, their preferences in methods of pain management, the source of the pain management education that they had received, sources and preferences in relation to the use of the Internet for pain education, and the participants’ demographic characteristics were collected. Results A total of 210 participants joined the study, 67% of whom were experiencing pain. Of the group in pain, 71.6% were in chronic pain that has persisted for 3 months or more. Pain intensities ranged from 2.82 to 3.82 on a 10-point numeric scale. Of the participants, 85.7% reported not receiving adequate pain management education, and 91.4% of those agreed pain services were inadequate. Websites and health care professionals were the sources from which they obtained their pain management education. Conclusions The high prevalence of pain in the working population requires special attention. Health care professionals should be proactive and an online pain management programme can be a solution to address the critical problem of pain in the working population.

Technological Innovations in Management Education

2015 ◽  
pp. 30-47
Author(s):  
Shalini Kalia ◽  
Nishant Puri ◽  
Indrani Chakraverty
Keyword(s):  
Management Education ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Tools And Techniques

Technological innovations significantly enhance the effectiveness of the teaching learning process at all phases of academic pursuit. An array of evolved application software, middleware, and hardware help orchestrate an enriching learning environment. Technology enabled devices such as multimedia projectors, interactive e-boards and collaborative e-learning are now interwoven into the fabric of academic life alongside traditional methods. Moreover, the current generation, having grown up in an immersive ICT-driven environment, is completely at ease with online collaborative techniques. It is imperative that their skills be harnessed maximally by providing them with a learning platform that is optimally boosted by hi-tech accoutrements. This paper puts into perspective recent developments in modern tools and techniques involved in management education. It also examines the effectiveness of technological tools currently deployed in leading B-schools of India and Mexico. As these two emerging economies bear many similarities, it presents an interesting case for comparison. Through survey responses across disciplines in institutions in both countries, the study analyses the accessibility, usability, relevance, effectiveness, and challenges involved in using these technologies. Our study aims to analyse the technological tools and techniques which are beneficial to education system.

scholarly journals Impact of applying brief educational program on nurses knowledge, attitude, and practices toward pain management

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shalabia El-Sayead Abozead ◽  
Mahmoud Al-Kalaldeh ◽  
Omar Al-Tarawneh
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Pain Assessment ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Pain Education ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

<p><strong>Background:</strong> The role of pain education is well established in improving knowledge and attitude towards the adherence to pain assessment and management.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> A brief pain education program was delivered to assess nurses' knowledge and attitude towards pain assessment and management. The "KASRP" scale was used at three phases; pre, post, and three months' follow-up phases. Subsequent eight months observation on using pain assessment sheets was also performed.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> One hundred and four nurses were assessed at the beginning, followed by 92 at the immediate post-test, and 70 at the follow-up. Although nurses scored lowest in having knowledge and attitudes prior to the program, a significant improvement was evident after delivering pain education. In addition, nurses' competency in pain assessment was maintained over the three months of assessment. Younger nurses with shorter clinical experience were found more reactive to the program than older nurses.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> A brief nurse-driven pain education has improved nurses' knowledge and attitude towards pain management.</p>

scholarly journals Use of smartphone application WhatsApp® as an e-learning method for residents teaching: a multicenter, controlled, randomized trial (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Clavier ◽  
Julie Ramen ◽  
Bertrand Dureuil ◽  
Benoit Veber ◽  
Jean-Luc Hanouz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Reasoning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND The WhatsApp® (WA) smartphone application is the most widely used instant messaging application in the world. Recent studies report the use of WA for educational purposes but there is no prospective study comparing WA's pedagogical effectiveness to any other teaching modality. The goal of this study was to evaluate this cross-platform messaging as a pedagogic tool for the teaching of residents. OBJECTIVE The main objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of WA on clinical reasoning. METHODS Prospective, randomized, multicenter study conducted among first and second year anesthesiology residents (online recruitment) from four university hospitals in France. Residents were randomized in two groups of online teaching (WA and control). The WA group benefited from daily delivery on the WA application of teaching documents and a weekly clinical case supervised by a senior physician. In the control group, residents had access to the same documents via a traditional computer e-learning platform. Medical reasoning was self-assessed online by script concordance test (SCT; primary parameter) and medical knowledge by multiple choice questions (MCQ). The residents completed an online satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS In this study, 62 residents were randomized (32 in WA group, 30 in control group), 22 residents in each group answered the online final evaluation. We found a difference between WA and control groups for SCT (60 ± 9 % vs. 68 ± 11 %, respectively; P = .006) but no difference for MCQ (18 ± 4 /30 vs. 16 ± 4 /30, respectively; P = .22). Concerning satisfaction, there was a better global satisfaction rate in the WA group compared to control (9 ± 1 /10 vs. 8 ± 2 /10; P = .049). CONCLUSIONS In this study, the use of WA compared to traditional e-learning for resident teaching was associated with worse clinical reasoning despite better global appreciation. The use of WA probably contributes to the dispersion of attention linked to the use of the smartphone. The impact of smartphones on clinical reasoning should be further studied.

Effects of an E-Learning Platform for EFL Chinese Learners

2011 ◽  
pp. 98-115
Author(s):  
Lin Shen ◽  
Jitpanat Suwanthep ◽  
Felicia Zhang
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Spoken English ◽  
Speaking Proficiency ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Chinese University Students

As English has been increasingly recognized as one of the influential factors for China in taking parts in global community, students and Chinese professionals need to participate in international seminars and conferences, and internationally collaborate with academics through the lingua franca, English. Hence, being able to speak intelligible English has unavoidably become a necessity, especially for Chinese university students. The purpose of this chapter focuses on the implementation of constructive role plays (CRP) via the NHCE e-learning in learning English as a foreign language classes. This chapter exploits quantitative and qualitative methods such as pretest, post-test, student questionnaires and student role play recording analysis to collect data to demonstrate the effectiveness of CRP on Chinese university students’ spoken English development. Results showed that there was a significant increase in the students’ speaking proficiency for the experimental group as compared to the control group. The results also indicated that CRP has been highly successful as an effective aid in improving EFL students’ speaking. The NHCE e-learning platform can provide a motivating environment for L2 students to practice spoken English. However, the empirical results showed that the use of online audio chat facility to perform the CRP may make some students feel anxious, due to its synchronized nature. This suggests that its use should be carefully considered in relation to divergent groups of learners.

Implementation of a hospice pain-education programme

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 214-220
Author(s):  
Joshua Borders
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Pain Education ◽  
Hospice Nurses ◽  
Nursing Knowledge ◽  
Educational Session ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge Growth ◽  
Post Test

Background: No studies have explored the pain resource nurse curriculum in the hospice setting. This curriculum offers a structured method to teach pain management to nurses. Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of implementing a modified pain resource nurse curriculum on nursing knowledge in a community hospice agency. Methods: A modified and condensed version of the pain resources nurse curriculum was presented to community hospice nurses during two educational sessions. A pre-test–post-test assessment was conducted using a modified version of the Nursing Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain tool to assess knowledge growth from the educational sessions. Findings: For educational session 1, average correct responses rose slightly from the pre-test to the post-test. However, this increase was not found to be statistically significant. For educational session 2, average correct responses rose an average of 2.6 points. This increase was found to be statistically significant. Conclusions: Based on this pre-experimental study, there is evidence that the pain resources nurse curriculum can provide an instructional framework for teaching hospice nurses. However, further study is needed, including a more rigorous design.

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