Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess an e-Learning on Acute Burns Management.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
• E-learning Technologies

Background:

• Traditional medical education methods may lack standardization and accessibility across diverse global settings.
• Acute burns management requires specialized knowledge that can benefit from innovative educational tools.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of an e-learning tutorial for basic burns management (BBM) compared to traditional lectures.
• To provide objective educational evidence on the role of e-learning in medical schools worldwide.

Main Methods:

• A multicenter randomized controlled trial involving 79 medical students across three universities.
• Comparison between an e-learning intervention (BBM tool) and a traditional lecture (control group).
• Assessment of knowledge gain via pre- and post-intervention tests and evaluation of student satisfaction.

Main Results:

• Significant knowledge gain (47.6%) observed in all participants post-intervention (P < .001).
• E-learning participants showed greater exam score improvement and satisfaction, though not statistically significant.
• No significant differences in outcomes based on year of study or surgical interest.

Conclusions:

• The BBM e-learning tool is a free, effective, and accessible resource for acute burns management education.
• E-learning provides comparable learning opportunities and satisfaction to traditional lectures.
• This tool facilitates standardized burns teaching globally, irrespective of location or student experience.