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A novel online education module to teach clinicians how to correctly identify ultrasonographic features of mediastinal lymph nodes during endobronchial ultrasound
Hylton, Danielle A.; Shargall, Yaron; Finley, Christian; Agzarian, John; Fahim, Christine; Hanna, Waël C..
Afiliação
  • Hylton DA; From the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hylton, Fahim, Hanna); and the Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Shargall, Agzarian, Hanna).
  • Shargall Y; From the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hylton, Fahim, Hanna); and the Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Shargall, Agzarian, Hanna).
  • Finley C; From the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hylton, Fahim, Hanna); and the Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Shargall, Agzarian, Hanna).
  • Agzarian J; From the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hylton, Fahim, Hanna); and the Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Shargall, Agzarian, Hanna).
  • Fahim C; From the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hylton, Fahim, Hanna); and the Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Shargall, Agzarian, Hanna).
  • Hanna WC; From the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hylton, Fahim, Hanna); and the Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Shargall, Agzarian, Hanna).
Can J Surg ; 63(1): E62-E68, 2020 02 07.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32031766
ABSTRACT

Background:

Ultrasonographic features can be used to predict mediastinal lymph node malignancy during endobronchial ultrasonography. Despite the validity of using these features for this purpose, the features are not being widely used in clinical practice. This may be attributable to the absence of educational programs that teach clinicians how to identify the features. To address this knowledge gap, we developed an online educational module to teach clinicians how to correctly interpret ultrasonographic features.

Methods:

The module was designed using corrective feedback and test-enhanced learning theories and distributed to clinicians in relevant specialties. The efficacy of the program was determined by comparing the percentages of correctly identified ultrasonographic features as each clinician progressed through the module. Participants were also asked to self-rate their confidence during the module. Analysis of variance was conducted, and a learning curve and descriptive statistics were generated.

Results:

Twenty-two of the 29 participants (76%) completed the module. Analysis of variance indicated that the percentage of correctly identified features increased significantly as clinicians completed the module (p = 0.004); this finding is supported by the positive slope of the learning curve. Even though they initially reported some difficulty with identifying certain features, their confidence increased as they progressed through the module. When asked, 86% of participants reported that they found the educational module helpful and 90% reported that they would recommend it to others.

Conclusion:

Participating clinicians were receptive to the interactive educational module. It enhances clinician skill and confidence in interpreting ultrasonographic features. The results of this study provide the foundation needed to test the validity of the educational module in clinical settings and to further explore clinician preferences for educational programs.
Contexte Les caractéristiques échographiques permettent de prédire la malignité des ganglions lymphatiques médiastinaux durant l'échographie endobronchique. Malgré leur validité à cette fin, ces caractéristiques ne sont pas très utilisées dans la pratique clinique. Cela pourrait être attribuable à l'absence de programmes de formation pour enseigner aux médecins comment repérer ces caractéristiques. Pour répondre à cette lacune au plan des connaissances, nous avons conçu un module de formation en ligne pour enseigner aux médecins comment interpréter correctement les caractéristiques échographiques. Méthodes Le module a été conçu selon les théories de rétroaction corrective et d'apprentissage par test et a été distribué aux médecins des spécialités concernées. L'efficacité du programme a été déterminée en comparant les pourcentages de caractéristiques échographiques correctement identifiées à mesure que chaque médecin progressait d'une étape à l'autre du module. Les participants ont aussi été invités à autoévaluer leur degré de confiance pendant la réalisation du module. On a ensuite procédé à une analyse de la variance et on a généré une courbe d'apprentissage et des statistiques descriptives. Résultats Vingt-deux participants sur 29 (76 %) ont mené le module à terme. L'analyse de la variance a indiqué que le pourcentage de caractéristiques correctement identifiées augmentait significativement à mesure que les médecins finalisaient leur module (p = 0,004); cette observation est confirmée par la courbe d'apprentissage positive. Même s'ils avaient initialement fait état de certaines difficultés à identifier des caractéristiques, leur degré de confiance a augmenté au fur et à mesure qu'ils avançaient. Quatre-vingt-six pour cent des participants ont indiqué avoir trouvé le module utile et 90 % ont dit qu'ils le recommanderaient.

Conclusion:

Les médecins participants ont bien accueilli ce module éducatif interactif il améliore les habiletés et le degré de confiance des médecins en leur capacité d'interpréter les caractéristiques échographiques. Les résultats de cette étude servent de point de départ pour tester la validité du module en milieu clinique et pour continuer d'explorer les préférences des médecins en ce qui concerne les programmes de formation.
Assuntos

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Neoplasias Torácicas / Broncoscopia / Competência Clínica / Endossonografia / Educação a Distância / Educação Médica / Cirurgiões / Pneumologistas / Linfonodos / Mediastino Tipo de estudo: Prognostic_studies Limite: Adult / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Can J Surg Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Neoplasias Torácicas / Broncoscopia / Competência Clínica / Endossonografia / Educação a Distância / Educação Médica / Cirurgiões / Pneumologistas / Linfonodos / Mediastino Tipo de estudo: Prognostic_studies Limite: Adult / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Can J Surg Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article