Self-directed training with e-learning using the first-person perspective for laparoscopic suturing and knot tying: a randomised controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 869-879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona W. Schmidt ◽  
Karl-Friedrich Kowalewski ◽  
Sarah M. Trent ◽  
Laura Benner ◽  
Beat P. Müller-Stich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
First Person ◽  
Knot Tying ◽  
Laparoscopic Suturing ◽  
Person Perspective ◽  
E Learning ◽  
First Person Perspective ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing the Effect of E-learning, with a Taught Workshop, on the Knowledge and Search Skills of Health Professionals

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Pearce-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Objective - The aim of the trial was to establish whether there is a significant difference in terms of knowledge and skills, between self-directed learning using a web-based resource, compared with a classroom based interactive workshop, for teaching health professionals how to search. The outcomes measured were knowledge of databases and study designs, and search skills. Methods - The study design was a randomised controlled trial (RCT). 17 health professionals were randomised into one of two groups – one group (EG) received access to a search-skills web resource, and the other group received a search workshop (WG) taught by a librarian. Participants completed pre- and post-intervention tests involving multiple choice questions and practical searching using clinical scenarios.. Results - 9 WG and 6 EG participants completed both pre-and post-intervention tests. The test results were blindly marked using a score chart developed with two other librarians. For question formulation and devising a search strategy, all participants obtained a score that was the same or better after receiving the intervention (both WG and EG), but statistical analysis showed that the only significant outcomes were for the WG devising a search strategy (p=0.01) and preferring to search using MeSH after receiving the taught workshop (p=0.02). The Mann-Whitney test showed there were no significant differences in any of the outcomes (p>0.05), between the WG and the EG. The statistical analyses must be viewed with caution due to the small sample size. Conclusions - There were no significant differences in knowledge of databases and study design, or search skills, when the WG and the EG were compared. Although many participants obtained a score that was higher post-intervention, only devising a search strategy and preferring to search using MeSH were significant for the WG. The question of whether a taught workshop and an e-learning module are of equal effectiveness in teaching search skills, is an important one for health librarians involved in user education, and was a justifiable topic to propose and conduct research. The fact that the results are mainly inconclusive due to the small sample size is disappointing, but does not diminish the importance of conducting the study.

scholarly journals Integrated treatment of first episode psychosis with online training (e-learning): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Barbeito ◽  
Patricia Vega ◽  
Sonia Ruiz de Azua ◽  
Vicent Balanza- Martinez ◽  
Francesc Colom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Online Training ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
Integrated Treatment ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Learning Study ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Randomised Controlled
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