Using Electronic Health Data to Deliver an Adaptive Online Learning Solution to Emergency Trainees: Mixed Methods...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Health Informatics
• Digital Health

Background:

• Electronic medical records (EMRs) offer valuable insights into clinical activities.
• EMR data can personalize web-based learning for healthcare providers, aligning education with practice.
• There is growing interest in leveraging EMR data for performance assessment and continuous professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility and acceptability of using EMR data for adaptive web-based learning.
• To evaluate an adaptive microlearning program for early-career physicians.

Main Methods:

• An adaptive microlearning program delivered questions based on EMR data.
• The study involved 3 iterative design cycles with algorithm optimization.
• Feasibility and acceptability were evaluated via online surveys and learning platform metrics.

Main Results:

• All 75 participants triggered learning questions derived from their EMR data.
• Most participants received at least one question weekly.
• The majority found the program engaging and relevant to clinical practice.

Conclusions:

• Utilizing EMR data for adaptive online learning for emergency trainees is feasible and acceptable.
• Further research is needed to optimize adaptive learning designs for clinical practice alignment.