Evaluating Tailored Learning Experiences in Emergency Residency Training Through a Comparative Analysis of...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Emergency Medicine Training
• Digital Health

Background:

• Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is vital for efficient resident training.
• Mobile-based platforms offer dynamic alternatives to traditional educational methods.
• Evaluating mobile apps in emergency residency is crucial for modernizing training.

Purpose of the Study:

• Compare mobile-based emergency residency programs with traditional paper- and web-based formats.
• Analyze the role of mobile apps in immediate feedback and progress tracking.
• Assess the impact on personalized learning journeys in emergency medicine.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted across 23 Taiwanese emergency residency sites.
• Stratified random sampling yielded 74 valid responses from educators, residents, and RRC hosts.
• Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test, chi-squared tests, and t tests.

Main Results:

• Mobile-based (MB) programs had fewer missed assessments (P=.02) and better identification of performance trends (P<.001).
• MB programs facilitated real-time visualization of performance and completion rates, aiding individualized training (P<.001).
• Compared to paper/web-based programs (n=60), MB programs (n=14) showed significant advantages.

Conclusions:

• Mobile-based interfaces significantly enhance emergency residency training through rapid, customized updates.
• This approach increases participant satisfaction and autonomous motivation.
• Mobile-based training is essential for advancing Competency-Based Medical Education and tailored learning experiences.