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e-Learning in regional anesthesia
Stavros Prineas1, Lotte Cuyx2, Jeroen Smet2
1Department of Anaesthesia Cuyx - Assistent in Anesthesiologie, Blue Mountains and Springwood Hospitals, Springwood, New South Wales, Australia.
Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
|August 9, 2021
Summary
E-learning technologies are transforming anesthesia training, impacting how and what is learned. This review examines these advancements in regional anesthesia and future trends.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology
- Information Technology
Background:
- The integration of 21st-century technologies, including smart devices, personal computers, and online curricula, is significantly influencing anesthesia training.
- The effectiveness and impact of these e-learning tools on the learning process require careful evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role and impact of e-learning technologies in regional anesthesia training.
- To summarize recent developments in anesthesia e-learning and forecast future trends.
Main Methods:
- This study is a narrative review.
- It synthesizes current literature on e-learning in anesthesia.
- Regional anesthesia is used as a specific example to illustrate broader trends.
Main Results:
- E-learning technologies are profoundly changing the landscape of anesthesia education, affecting the timing, content, and methodology of learning.
- The potential benefits of these digital advancements must be weighed against potential drawbacks.
Conclusions:
- Recommendations are provided to optimize the use of e-learning in anesthesia education.
- Ensuring that technological advancements serve as beneficial tools rather than hindrances to learning is crucial.
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