Multi-Residency Implementation of an Online Movement Disorders Curriculum Based on Real Patient Videos

Area of Science:

• Neurology Education
• Medical Training
• Online Learning Platforms

Background:

• Traditional in-person didactic education in residency faces challenges like inconsistent faculty/resident availability and limited engagement.
• Current methods may not align well with clinical exposure, impacting learning effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility and acceptability of an online movement disorders curriculum for neurology residents.
• To determine the impact of the online curriculum on residents' knowledge growth in movement disorders.

Main Methods:

• Nine neurology residency programs (six intervention, three control) implemented a ten-module online movement disorders curriculum.
• Residents in the intervention group completed modules and surveys; all groups took pre-, immediate post-, and delayed post-tests.

Main Results:

• The intervention group showed significantly higher scores on immediate post-tests (8.00 vs. 6.79) and delayed post-tests (7.92 vs. 6.92) compared to controls.
• Residents found the curriculum feasible, appreciated its interactive framework, and utilized its flexibility, completing modules over varied timeframes.
• Knowledge benefits were sustained, with residents reporting engagement and a desire for more modules.

Conclusions:

• The online movement disorders curriculum is feasible and effective for neurology residency programs.
• Interactive online curricula offer a flexible and engaging method for standardizing clinical learning and knowledge acquisition.
• This approach can supplement traditional education, providing sustained knowledge benefits and improving resident learning experiences.