Education Research: EEG Instruction: Findings from a Scoping Review.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Neuroscience Education

Background:

• Electroencephalogram (EEG) interpretation is crucial in neurology.
• Current EEG instruction methods are variable and underexplored.
• This study maps the existing literature on EEG instruction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review of EEG instruction literature.
• To provide a structured overview of current practices.
• To identify areas for future research in EEG education.

Main Methods:

• Followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines for scoping reviews.
• Searched multiple databases (Scopus, PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, CENTRAL, ERIC).
• Included 33 EEG instruction studies published between 2022-2024 and prior.

Main Results:

• Most studies published after 2014, primarily in North America.
• Neurology trainees were the main learner population.
• Instructional methods included didactic, online, and experiential learning; assessments focused on knowledge recall.

Conclusions:

• A growing trend towards multimodal EEG instruction exists.
• There's a need for increased research rigor in EEG educational interventions.
• Future research should broaden the scope and enhance the precision of EEG instruction.