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Cytopathology whole slide images and virtual microscopy adaptive tutorials: A software pilot
Simone L Van Es1, Wendy M Pryor2, Zack Belinson3
1Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
Journal of Pathology Informatics
|November 26, 2015
Summary
Pathologists can now access effective virtual microscopy adaptive tutorials (VMATs) for cytopathology education. This pilot study shows positive user feedback and no technical issues, paving the way for larger trials.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Pathology
- Cytopathology
Background:
- Continuing medical education is crucial for pathologists due to expanding medical knowledge.
- Equitable access to efficient pathology education, especially in remote areas, remains a challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot a novel adaptive e-learning platform (AeLP) incorporating whole slide images for pathology education.
- To develop and evaluate virtual microscopy adaptive tutorials (VMATs) in cytopathology.
Main Methods:
- Developed three pilot cytopathology VMATs using the AeLP, an intelligent tutoring system.
- Acquired cytopathology whole slide images for tutorial creation.
- Collected user feedback from Australian pathologists and trainees over nine months via online questionnaires.
Main Results:
- 181 pathologists and trainees participated in the pilot adaptive tutorials.
- VMATs were perceived as effective and efficient e-learning tools for pathology education.
- User feedback was positive, with no significant technical issues reported.
Conclusions:
- User feedback on educational content, interface, and lack of technical issues was valuable.
- The pilot demonstrated the potential of VMATs for pathology training.
- Large-scale trials of online cytopathology adaptive tutorials are planned.
Keywords:
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