A randomized study of feedback on student write-ups using an electronic portfolio.
Anderson Spickard1, Josh Denny, Joseph Gigante
1Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.
AMIA ... Annual Symposium Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|August 13, 2008
Summary
Medical education feedback is enhanced by a new web-based portfolio system. This digital tool significantly increased student feedback, proving valuable for clinical training and exceeding expectations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Informatics
- Clinical Training
Background:
- Traditional feedback mechanisms for medical trainees are often insufficient.
- Effective review and feedback are crucial for developing clinical skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel web-based portfolio system for delivering electronic feedback to medical students and residents.
- To assess the impact of the system on the quantity and quality of feedback received by trainees.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the web-based portfolio system with traditional methods.
- Clinical documentation was collected through the system, enabling electronic feedback from educators.
- Student and resident feedback was quantitatively and qualitatively assessed.
Main Results:
- The web-based portfolio system significantly increased the amount of feedback provided to students.
- Feedback often exceeded clerkship expectations, indicating a positive impact on the learning process.
- Seventy-five percent of students reported the system as a valuable teaching tool.
Conclusions:
- Web-based portfolio systems can effectively enhance feedback in medical education.
- The implementation of such systems can improve the clinical learning experience for residents and students.
- Electronic feedback delivery is a viable and valuable supplement to traditional educational practices.
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