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Decision-Making Capacity Assessment Education using Online Modules.

Lesley Charles1, Eileen Tang1, Tara Kilkenny2

  • 1Division of Care of the Elderly, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton.

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|May 29, 2026
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Summary
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Online training modules effectively enhance healthcare providers' knowledge and confidence in decision-making capacity assessments (DMCAs). The improvements seen in online learning are comparable to traditional face-to-face workshops.

Keywords:
decision-making capacity assessmenthealth-care professionalsonline educationtraining

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Professional Development
  • Clinical Skills Training

Background:

  • Specialized training is crucial for healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, social workers) to accurately conduct decision-making capacity assessments (DMCAs).
  • There is a growing need for flexible and accessible education, leading to increased interest in online training modules for best practices in DMCAs.
  • This study assesses the efficacy of online modules in improving clinicians' self-reported knowledge, confidence, and comfort with core DMCA concepts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of online training modules for decision-making capacity assessments (DMCAs).
  • To measure the impact of online DMCA training on clinicians' self-reported knowledge, confidence, and comfort levels.
  • To compare the outcomes of online DMCA training with historical data from face-to-face workshops.

Main Methods:

  • A pretest/posttest design was employed for an online DMCA training program.
  • Participants (from Alberta, Canada) completed 13 online modules covering 15 core DMCA concepts between March and December 2021.
  • Self-reported ratings on Likert-like items were collected pre- and post-module completion and compared at a group level, including comparison with historical face-to-face workshop data.

Main Results:

  • A total of 683 pretests and 241 posttests were completed.
  • Posttest ratings for all 15 concepts were significantly higher than pretest ratings (p < .001).
  • Self-reported ratings in the online modules were generally higher than historical face-to-face workshops, with similar pre- to post-test changes observed in both formats.

Conclusions:

  • Online learning modules can significantly improve self-reported knowledge and confidence in decision-making capacity assessment concepts.
  • The observed improvements in self-reported ratings from online DMCA training are comparable to those from traditional face-to-face workshops.
  • Online training offers a viable and effective alternative for healthcare provider education in DMCAs, meeting the demand for accessible learning.