Enhancing clinical learning through interactive cases
eDoctoring. Enhancing clinical learning through interactive cases. Background to eDoctoring. Collaboration between Universities of California and Newcastle Tackles issues surrounding clinical practice Uses linear case-based scenarios Online delivery of learning
Enhancing clinical learning through interactive cases
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eDoctoring Enhancing clinical learning through interactive cases
Background to eDoctoring • Collaboration between Universities of California and Newcastle • Tackles issues surrounding clinical practice • Uses linear case-based scenarios • Online delivery of learning • Interactive graphical environment • Videos • Audio • Tutorials
Integrating eDoctoring and CSIM • HEFCE Windfall Project • Newcastle’s CSIM course • revisiting academic information in a clinical scenario • group based working • support available (clinical, technical) • Integrating eDoctoring • did not change the method of learning • did change way student worked through material • staged process of introduction
Staged production process • Traditional text format • LSE case delivery engine (including timed release of content) • text only with access to resource images
Staged production process • Traditional format with video embedded • used existing LSE case delivery engine • videos embedded in case • video production was unscripted (roleplayers)
Staged production process • Full eDoctoring format • linear highly visual case with narration • access to resources and questions • video production fully scripted (roleplayers and clinicians)
Learner reaction to cases • CSIM evaluation • 700+ medical students over 2 years • standard MBBS evaluation (quantitative and qualitative) • data from 2006/7 evaluation (350 learners responses) • US learner evaluation • 550 residents over 18 months • evaluation data collected as part of post test • data from 2006/7 evaluation (237 learner responses)
Suggestions for improvement • 65 respondents gave free text comments • Main issue was the decision not to allow progression past case questions • Linear nature of navigation was also an issue • Content and realism raised both positive and negative comments
Suggestions for improvement • 65 respondents gave free text comments (US - 87) • Main issue was the decision not to allow progression past case questions • Linear nature of navigation was also an issue • Content and realism raised both positive and negative comments
Positive comments • 44 respondents gave free text comments • Realism and the idea that this made the case more memorable • Interactivity and fun cropped up often in the comments • Video featured in the realism comments but also in relation to viewing consultations etc
Positive comments • 44 respondents gave free text comments (US - 87) • Realism and the idea that this made the case more memorable • Interactivity and fun cropped up often in the comments • Video featured in the realism comments but also in relation to viewing consultations etc
Questions for educational design • Interpreting and responding to feedback • moving students out of their “comfort zone” • engaging with material in a linear manner • feedback clearly reflected this • New cases incorporating feedback • access to questions and resources open • answers to questions still required • video production fully scripted (actor and clinicians)
Future of eDoctoring in CSIM • eDoctoring • new subject areas • system improvements • Future materials CSIM • is an immersive environment appropriate to CSIM? • focus on procedures and approaches • scripted vignettes (actors and clinicians)