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Lauren K Buhl1, Vanessa Wong1, Stephanie B Jones2
1From the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
A&A Practice
|April 1, 2021
Summary
Medical students can now engage in anesthetic decision-making via a web-based learning module. This tool enhances exposure to anesthesia practice variety and improves educational outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology
- Digital Learning
Background:
- Medical students face challenges in participating in anesthetic decision-making during introductory rotations.
- Anesthesiology rotations are often brief, limiting exposure to the specialty's diversity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a web-based, branched-chain learning module (BCLM) for medical students in anesthesiology.
- To assess the BCLM's effectiveness in achieving educational objectives and gather feedback for improvement.
Main Methods:
- A web-based BCLM was created, featuring alternate patient scenarios and outcomes based on student anesthetic choices.
- Semistructured group interviews were conducted with medical students to evaluate their experience with the BCLM.
Main Results:
- Students reported that the BCLM effectively met its educational objectives.
- Valuable constructive feedback was provided for enhancing the BCLM's user experience and educational utility.
Conclusions:
- The BCLM serves as an effective tool for medical student engagement in anesthetic decision-making.
- Findings from student feedback will guide the future implementation and refinement of BCLMs in medical education.
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