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Learner satisfaction with Web-based learning as an adjunct to clinical experience in burn surgery.
Amalia Cochran1, Linda S Edelman, Stephen E Morris
1Department of Surgery, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
Summary
Web-based learning for burn care is effective and well-received by medical students. The Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)-Now curriculum demonstrated high learner satisfaction and exam success.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Burn Care Management
Background:
- Web-based learning is an emerging adjunct to traditional clinical medical education.
- Limited research exists on learner satisfaction with online medical education modules.
- The Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)-Now curriculum offers self-directed online education for burn patient assessment and stabilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate learner time investment in the ABLS-Now course.
- To assess the effectiveness of the ABLS-Now curriculum through examination performance.
- To describe learner satisfaction with the ABLS-Now web-based educational experience.
Main Methods:
- A preliminary descriptive study design was employed.
- Exam scores and voluntary course evaluations were analyzed.
- Medical students and interns (n=18) participated in the web-based curriculum and post-course survey.
Main Results:
- The mean exam score was 88%, indicating successful knowledge acquisition.
- Learner scores significantly correlated with time spent on the course (r² = .66, P = .01).
- Learner satisfaction was reported as very high, with positive feedback on usability, relevance, and interest.
Conclusions:
- The ABLS-Now curriculum is an effective tool for foundational burn care education, especially for novice clinicians facing reduced training opportunities.
- Learners expressed strong interest in utilizing similar web-based tools for future surgical education.
- Web-based learning is a well-received and effective supplement to clinical surgical education for residents and medical students.
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