An interactive e-learning module on peripheral blood smear analysis is an effective option for teaching pathology trainees.
Am J Clin Pathol
; 160(2): 150-156, 2023 08 01.
Article
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| ID: mdl-36905942
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study compares the effectiveness of an interactive e-learning module with a traditional text-based method for teaching peripheral blood smear analysis.METHODS:
Pathology trainees at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education residency programs were asked to participate. Participants completed a multiple-choice test on peripheral blood smear findings. Trainees were randomized into completing an e-learning module or a PDF reading exercise with the same educational content. Respondents rated their experience and completed a postintervention test composed of the same questions.RESULTS:
In total, 28 participants completed the study; 21 improved their score in the posttest (mean, 21.6 correct answers) compared with the pretest (19.8; P < .001). This improvement was seen in both the PDF (n = 19) and interactive (n = 9) groups, with no difference in performance between the 2 groups. Trainees with less clinical hematopathology experience showed a trend of having the largest performance improvement. Most participants completed the exercise within 1 hour, rated the exercise as easy to navigate, were engaged, and reported learning new information about peripheral blood smear analysis. All participants indicated that they would likely complete a similar exercise in the future.CONCLUSIONS:
This study suggests that e-learning is an effective tool for hematopathology education and equivalent to traditional narrative-based methods. This module could easily be incorporated into a curriculum.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Computer-Assisted Instruction
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Internship and Residency
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Clin Pathol
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States