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Tobias Weberschock1, Olanrewaju Sorinola, Shakila Thangaratinam
1Institute for General Practice, Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany.
Evidence-Based Medicine
|August 7, 2012
Summary
A new web-based course effectively trained clinical tutors in evidence-based medicine (EBM) teaching. Participants showed significant score improvements, demonstrating the course
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Clinical tutor shortages hinder the integration of evidence-based medicine (EBM) teaching into practice.
- Effective EBM training for clinical educators is crucial for improving healthcare quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a web-based educational course for clinical trainers to enhance their EBM teaching skills.
- To equip trainers with confidence and practical methods for teaching EBM in diverse clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- A web-based e-learning course was designed with modules on EBM principles and video demonstrations.
- The course targeted clinical trainers across various specialties in six European countries.
- A pre- and post-course questionnaire assessed learning achievement against defined objectives.
Main Results:
- Out of 56 participating tutors, 84% (47 individuals) demonstrated improved scores.
- Mean scores increased significantly from 69.2 (SD=10.4) to 77.3 (SD=11.7) (p<0.0001).
- A moderate effect size (Cohen's d = 0.73) indicated a substantial learning gain.
Conclusions:
- An e-learning format, featuring applied EBM teaching videos and real clinical scenarios, effectively facilitates EBM instruction.
- This approach is suitable for integration into continuing professional development programs for clinical trainers.
- The course empowers clinical educators to confidently teach EBM principles in their daily practice.
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