Teaching doctors how to diagnose paroxysmal events: a comparison of two educational methods

Medical Education
Michelle FarrarAnn M E Bye

Abstract

Two educational methods, facilitated case discussion and a computerised tutorial, were compared for teaching about childhood epilepsy. We used a comprehensive and clinically relevant assessment method to evaluate the hypothesis that a computerised tutorial more effectively increases knowledge acquisition than a facilitated case discussion. Paediatric trainees (n = 66) were arbitrarily allocated to facilitated case discussion or computerised tutorial. The analysis of paroxysmal events was taught by the same teacher, using a standardised protocol and principles of active learning. Outcome measures included knowledge acquisition, clinical confidence and usefulness pre- and post-teaching, and at 3 months follow-up. Computerised tutorial participants scored significantly higher on knowledge acquisition post-teaching. There was gain in clinical confidence in both modalities post-teaching which did not differ between the groups. Confidence and knowledge were not related post-teaching. Both groups found the teaching relevant to clinical practice. However, facilitated case discussion participants rated the session as more enjoyable, and more useful in reinforcing and acquiring knowledge, and felt more motivated for further learning. At ...Continue Reading

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