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

Kalnow, Andrew; Beck-Esmay, Jennifer; Riddell, Jeff; Casey, John; Carlson, Jestin N.; Rezaie, Salim R.; Little, Andrew

doi:10.7759/cureus.20406

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“…These preferences are consistent with previous studies that online learning is important. A study of emergency medicine physicians in the US showed that 65.62% of respondents would like to study via video, 13.98% via classroom (instructor-led training), and 5.68% via live webinars [ 27 ]. Additionally, a convergence mixed method study in Rwanda showed that participants preferred blended learning the most (online and face-to-face learning combined) [ 28 ].…”

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Needs assessment of a pythiosis continuing professional development program

Leksuwankun,

Plongla,

Eamrurksiri

et al. 2024

PLoS Negl Trop Dis

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Background Pythiosis is a rare disease with high mortality, with over 94% of cases reported from Thailand and India. Prompt diagnosis and surgery improves patient outcomes. Therefore, continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for early recognition. However, a needs assessment related to a pythiosis CPD program has not been performed. Objectives We conducted a needs assessment to develop a pythiosis CPD program. Patients/Methods We conducted a survey study with 267 King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital residents (141 internal medicine (IM) residents and 126 surgery residents). A 30-item survey consisting of a knowledge assessment, demographic section, and an attitudes portion was distributed both electronically and via paper. The data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results Sixty-seven percent completed the survey (110/141 IM residents, 70/126 surgery residents). The mean score [95% confidence interval] on the knowledge assessment was 41.67% [39.64%-43.69%] across all objectives. The three domains with the highest scores were pythiosis risk factors (67.22% correct), microbiologic characteristics (50.83%), and radiographic interpretation (50.56%). The three domains with the lowest scores were laboratory investigation (15.00%), epidemiology (29.17%), and symptomatology (30.83%). Most participants noted that the program should be online with both synchronous and asynchronous sessions, with a preferred length of 60–90 minutes per session. Conclusion The pythiosis CPD program should emphasize education regarding symptomatology, laboratory investigation, and epidemiology, all of which are critical for the early detection of pythiosis to decrease mortality from this devastating disease. Most respondents felt this program was necessary and should be implemented in a virtual blended format.

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Needs assessment of a pythiosis continuing professional development program

Leksuwankun,

Plongla,

Eamrurksiri

et al. 2024

PLoS Negl Trop Dis

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“…This is a convenient, accessible, and cost-effective way to promote positive change and improvement in patient behavior in health promotion research [24][25][26]. This strategy also accords with the preference of general practitioners for short online on-demand options, including videos, podcasts, and written material [27,28].…”

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The Effectiveness of Oral Health Education Among Non-dental Healthcare Professionals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Quasi-experimental Study

Sabbahi

2023

Cureus

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Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the level of oral health knowledge and practices among non-dental health professionals and to evaluate the effectiveness of oral health education provided to them. Method: A convenience sample was recruited from non-dental healthcare professionals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to participants to evaluate their oral health knowledge and behavior. Then, oral health educational material (a video) that was specifically developed for the study was sent to all participants to educate them about some oral health information related to adult oral health, oral signs of some systemic diseases, and the oral side effects of some medications. Two weeks later, the same questionnaire was sent to these participants to assess the effectiveness of the oral health education provided to them. Result: The pre-intervention questionnaire results revealed a lack of oral health knowledge and inadequate oral health practices among the participants. After the intervention, the level of knowledge improved significantly from 6.4±2.2 to 10.4±3.8 out of 16 (p <0.001). Conclusion: The oral health education intervention used in the current study was effective in improving oral health knowledge among non-dental healthcare professionals.

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“…Also, when used by learners from other specialties, podcasts shape their medical knowledge and alter their clinical practice [ 13 ]. It has also been shown that medical professionals prefer podcasts to other forms of media in education delivery, specifically, podcasts over video recordings, printed media, and in-person education [ 14 , 15 ]. These factors should be taken into consideration when evaluating our findings.…”

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcasts: Current Status

Hernández¹,

Ivan²,

Esperanza³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Background: Podcasting has become a primary delivery model for medical content among various specialties. Although this model is still growing, it has become an essential tool for many learners, educators, and institutions. Because of this rapid growth, there is an unknown availability of podcasts for each specialty. Objectives: This paper aimed to evaluate the podcasts currently available in the subspecialty of pediatric emergency medicine (PEM). Methods: The investigators sought to evaluate the prevalence of PEM podcasts from the end-user's (medical students, residents, etc.) perspective. This was completed by performing a simple internet search using the term “podcasts in pediatric emergency medicine.” Using Google Search, the first 50 results were analyzed. Results: For PEM, there were only eight podcasts found, five of which were active. Conclusion: PEM podcasts in comparison to other specialties are currently underrepresented and lacking in this important resource. The authors call on PEM physicians, educators, and organizations to consider creating content in this educational space.

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

Cited by 11 publications

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Needs assessment of a pythiosis continuing professional development program

Needs assessment of a pythiosis continuing professional development program

The Effectiveness of Oral Health Education Among Non-dental Healthcare Professionals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Quasi-experimental Study

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcasts: Current Status

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