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Hannah L Brooks1, Sarah K Pontefract1,2, Hannah K Vallance1
1College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Plos One
|December 23, 2016
Summary
This study evaluated junior doctors' perceptions of a Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) program for prescribing competency. Findings highlight the importance of user experience, engagement, and individual learning needs for effective mandatory online medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- UK junior doctors require mandatory educational components during Foundation training.
- Ensuring mandatory learning is both informative and engaging is crucial for effective skill development.
- Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) programmes are increasingly utilized in medical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate trainee doctors' perceptions of a Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) programme.
- To assess the effectiveness of a TEL programme designed to improve prescribing competency.
- To identify factors influencing user experience and engagement with mandatory online learning.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing focus groups and interviews with Foundation trainee doctors.
- Data collected from 38 junior doctors across three hospital sites.
- Thematic analysis (deductive and inductive) used to determine key themes.
Main Results:
- Major themes identified: prescribing education, user experience, and user engagement.
- Positive user experience linked to undergraduate preparedness and tailored content/structure.
- Engagement influenced by motivation, time availability, and the mandatory nature of the programme; voluntary use also observed.
Conclusions:
- Learner willingness, time, and motivation are critical for engagement with mandatory TEL.
- Designing TEL programmes requires consideration of individual learning styles and needs for a positive user experience.
- Implications for educators and developers in creating effective mandatory eLearning programmes for healthcare professionals.
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