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Binge-Eating Disorder: An Interactive Self-Learning Module.

Raed Hawa¹, Jessica Van Exan², Sanjeev Sockalingam¹

¹Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto.

Mededportal : the Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources

|February 26, 2019

Summary

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This self-learning module (SLM) effectively trains medical students on managing binge-eating disorder (BED) using interactive case studies and evidence-based practices. It enhances clinical skills for diagnosing and treating BED patients.

Keywords:

Binge-Eating Disorder Clinical Simulation Medical Student Teaching Psychiatry Clerkship Self-Learning Module

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Psychiatry
Gastroenterology

Background:

Binge-eating disorder (BED) requires specific clinical skills for accurate diagnosis and management.
Medical students may encounter BED patients and benefit from targeted educational resources.
A self-learning module (SLM) can provide foundational knowledge and practical insights into BED.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a web-based SLM for third-year medical students on binge-eating disorder.
To enhance students' understanding of BED diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic management.
To provide a flexible and accessible learning tool for medical education in psychiatry.

Main Methods:

An Articulate software-based SLM was created, featuring video case studies of BED progression over 10-12 weeks.
The module incorporates differential diagnosis, management strategies, self-assessment quizzes, and links to evidence-based literature.
It follows a patient's journey, illustrating cognitive behavioral therapy, food log monitoring, and medication use.

Main Results:

The SLM was implemented at the University of Toronto during the 2015/2016 academic year as an optional psychiatry clerkship component.
Feedback from faculty (n=5) and students (n=5) was overwhelmingly positive.
The module demonstrated successful engagement and positive reception among medical trainees.

Conclusions:

The SLM serves as a valuable clinical application exercise for third-year medical students.
It aims to improve clinical understanding and preparedness for managing patients with BED and related concerns.
This resource is particularly beneficial for students with limited exposure to BED or those seeking to deepen their expertise.