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Kokeb Abebe Kathrin Luessi Kodi Kojima Wa'el Taha |
AO Foundation AO Education Institute. Stettbachstrasse 6, 8600 Duebendorf. Switzerland. kokeb.abebe@aofoundation.org |
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| Does an online case-based experience help develop decision making skills for surgical residents? |
An interview-based needs assessment conducted in three countries indicated a desire for an evidence-based, interactive, case-based instrument to identify knowledge gaps and provide reference for daily use. This data was used to design and pilot a new online learning hub; AOTrauma STaRT – Surgical Training and Assessment for Residents.
AOTrauma Education Commission
AOTrauma Residents Education Taskforce
AOTrauma STaRT Executive Editors and module authors
AOTrauma. AOTrauma STaRT goes live (Internet). Duebendorf (CH): AOTrauma; 2014. Available at: https://aotrauma.org
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Jennett P, Harrison V, Sinclair L, Harrison, RV. Methods, Tools and Techniques of Evaluation. The Continuing Professional Development of Physicians; Davis D, Barnes B, and Fox B, editors. AMA Press; 2003, 275-316.
Twenty residents were invited by surgeon planning committees to provide feedback on a pilot version of AOTrauma STaRT after completing specific learning activities; video-based case discussion, multiple-choice test questions, and review resources. Subsequently, individual interviews consisting of ten questions were conducted with 15 participants from six continents, across all stages of orthopedic trauma residency. Qualitative data was thematically analyzed.
Fifteen participants completed the required tasks and over 35% engaged in additional activities. Results reinforced findings from the initial needs assessment. Orthopedic trauma residents highly value evidence-based case scenarios for developing clinical decision making skills.
Lack of opportunities to self-assess in a clinical setting is common although it is highly valued by orthopedic trauma residents. Feedback from target audience shows that an online learning hub for self-assessment can indeed help develop clinical decision-making skills.
The use of an online case-based learning hub can provide effective assessment and feedback to complement the training of surgical residents.
