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A model for evaluating tissue donation seminars: implications for skin banks.
C M Ehleben1, D P Roberts, S R May
1University Hospital, Augusta, GA 30910.
The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|May 1, 1990
Summary
Evaluating educational seminars on organ and tissue procurement is crucial for improving participant engagement. This study presents a method to assess seminar effectiveness by measuring participant interests, knowledge, and reactions, enabling future improvements.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Transplantation Science
Background:
- Educational seminars on organ and tissue donation require significant resources.
- Assessing the long-term impact of such seminars is often impractical.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an evaluation technique for educational seminars on organ and tissue procurement.
- To improve the effectiveness and engagement of future seminars.
Main Methods:
- Developed an evaluation technique focusing on participant interests, prior knowledge, and reactions.
- Applied this technique to an educational seminar on organ and tissue procurement, including skin banking.
Main Results:
- The evaluation technique allows for the measurement of short-term outcomes.
- Identified key areas for modification to enhance seminar effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- A practical evaluation method can be developed for tissue donation educational seminars.
- This technique facilitates data-driven improvements for more impactful educational initiatives.