Developing and Evaluating an Interactive, Case-Based, Web-Based Active Learning Tool for Primary Care Physicians...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Health
• Osteoporosis Management

Background:

• A significant gap exists in initiating osteoporosis treatment after fragility fractures, particularly within primary care.
• Barriers for primary care physicians (PCPs) may include uncertainty regarding investigations, treatment, or medication side effects.
• Web-based learning platforms offer a flexible alternative for continuing professional development for busy PCPs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the interactive, case-based, web-based Community Fracture Capture (CFC) Learning Hub.
• To examine user acceptance, engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience with the CFC Learning Hub.
• To assess the platform's effectiveness in addressing the fracture treatment gap.

Main Methods:

• Recruitment of PCPs through the Praxhub web-based medical education platform.
• Participants join small groups in the CFC Learning Hub, featuring discussion forums, case studies, and a knowledge repository.
• A 6-week program with weekly modules, interactive discussions, quizzes, and web-based surveys; data analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively.

Main Results:

• Participant recruitment commenced in May 2022.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting are ongoing, following completion of four 6-week program cycles.

Conclusions:

• The CFC Learning Hub shows promise as an effective digital solution for improving bone health practices in primary care.
• Findings will guide program expansion and the implementation of fracture liaison models.
• Potential for future applications in other clinical areas and professions.