Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Critical Thinking I01:24

Critical Thinking I

3.4K
Critical thinking helps decision-making and allows nurses to recognize barriers to success and find solutions to possible issues. It helps to brainstorm and implement ideas to achieve goals. Critical thinking helps acknowledge and state workflow inefficiencies while improving management techniques. Nurses understand the value of critical thinking and look for fellow nurses with critical thinking skills to upgrade their professional standards. Critical thinking can advance a nurse's career...
3.4K
Critical Thinking II01:25

Critical Thinking II

2.9K
Critical thinking is a cognitive process with several attributes. The attributes of critical thinking include the following:
2.9K
Critical Thinking01:19

Critical Thinking

160
Critical thinking involves reflective and productive thinking and the evaluation of evidence. Critical thinkers seek to understand the deeper meaning of ideas, question assumptions, and make independent decisions about what to believe or do. Scientists, for instance, are often critical thinkers. Critical thinking also requires humility about what we know and don't know and the motivation to look beyond the obvious. It is essential for effective problem-solving.
Colleges and universities are...
160
Patient-centered Care01:13

Patient-centered Care

2.1K
Patient-centered care involves delivering care beyond inpatient hospitalization. Reflective practice can enhance a patient-centered approach. Reflective practice is a process of reasoning that considers all aspects of the present situation, including practicalities, learning from personal practice, and consideration of patient needs. Patients appreciate care decisions made while considering their input. Involving the patient in their care provides the patient with a sense of contribution rather...
2.1K
Creative Thinking01:25

Creative Thinking

933
Creative thinking encompasses innovative and unconventional methods for addressing challenges, often leading to groundbreaking solutions. Instead of focusing solely on enhancing existing systems, such as increasing smartphone battery capacity, creative thinking might inspire advancements like energy-efficient batteries or processors that minimize power consumption. This multidimensional approach underscores the importance of exploring novel pathways to innovation.
Divergent thinking is the...
933
Cognitive Learning01:21

Cognitive Learning

466
Cognitive learning is based on purposive behavior, incidental learning, and insight learning.
E. C. Tolman's theory of purposive behavior emphasizes that much behavior is goal-directed. He argued that to understand behavior, we must look at the entire sequence of actions leading to a goal. For instance, high school students study hard, not just due to past reinforcement but also to achieve the goal of getting into a good college.
Tolman introduced the idea that behavior is influenced by...
466

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The Vulnerables' Opportunity to Inform Culturally Congruent Care Education (VOICCCE) for nursing practice in the care of LGBTQ+ youth.

Journal of pediatric nursing·2026
Same author

Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 outcomes study (PECOS): 12-month longitudinal analysis of post-COVID symptoms in infected versus uninfected participants.

Pediatric research·2026
Same author

Mental and physical health differences between youth infected and uninfected by SARS-CoV-2: data from 2021 to 2023.

Journal of pediatric psychology·2026
Same author

A Blueprint for Improving the Research Infrastructure of a Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Ventricular Strain and Correlation with Cardiovascular Symptoms and Pulmonary Function Testing in Pediatric Patients with a History of COVID-19: Results from the Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 Long Term Outcomes Study.

Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography·2026
Same author

Pediatric Gastrostomy Educational Materials: A Health Literacy Assessment.

Clinical pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Professional identity formation among participants in a longitudinal pediatric program for final year medical students: a qualitative case study.

Medical education online·2026
Same journal

Exploring medical Artificial Intelligence Readiness among Korean medical students: a cross-sectional study.

Medical education online·2026
Same journal

Consensus and learning climate in temporary versus permanent teams in team-based learning.

Medical education online·2026
Same journal

Associations among positive childhood experiences, resilience, and psychological distress in health professions students.

Medical education online·2026
Same journal

Pre-qualifications, learning strategies, and study satisfaction among medical students: insights from a multicenter German study.

Medical education online·2026
Same journal

Beyond initial adoption: addressing the know-do gap in technology-enhanced medical education.

Medical education online·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 8, 2025

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education
09:00

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education

Published on: August 16, 2024

836

Assessing trainee critical thinking skills using a novel interactive online learning tool.

Barbara A Jantausch1, James E Bost2, Priti Bhansali3

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's National Hospital, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.

Medical Education Online
|March 5, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study developed an interactive online tool to enhance medical trainees' critical thinking skills in diagnosing and managing malaria. The novel approach, using the American Philosophical Association framework, significantly improved knowledge and critical thinking abilities.

Keywords:
Critical thinkingassessmentmalariamedical educationonline learning

More Related Videos

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
12:55

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Published on: September 27, 2020

8.5K
A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
07:31

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

Published on: February 13, 2020

7.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 8, 2025

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education
09:00

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education

Published on: August 16, 2024

836
Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
12:55

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Published on: September 27, 2020

8.5K
A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
07:31

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

Published on: February 13, 2020

7.0K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Global Health
  • Diagnostic Skills

Background:

  • Critical thinking is vital for accurate patient diagnosis and management.
  • It is a key factor in academic success for medical professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create an innovative online learning tool for improving medical trainees' knowledge.
  • To assess critical thinking skills using the American Philosophical Association framework.

Main Methods:

  • An online, self-directed, case-based learning activity on malaria diagnosis and management was implemented.
  • Pre- and post-tests with multiple-choice and open-ended questions evaluated knowledge and critical thinking.
  • Paired t-tests or ANOVA were used for score comparisons.

Main Results:

  • 82% of eligible trainees completed the study, with 75% showing overall improvement in post-test scores (p<0.001).
  • Medical students showed a 90% improvement (p=0.001), and residents showed 77% improvement (p<0.001).
  • Fellows' pre-test scores were higher, but no significant difference in post-test scores was observed across training levels.

Conclusions:

  • The interactive online learning tool effectively enhanced medical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
  • This study represents the first integration of the American Philosophical Association's critical thinking framework into online medical education and assessment.
  • The tool has potential applications beyond global health to various clinical training areas.