Quality specifications in postgraduate medical e-learning: an integrative literature review leading to a postgraduate medical e-learning model.
BMC Med Educ
; 16: 168, 2016 07 08.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27390843
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
E-learning is driving major shifts in medical education. Prioritizing learning theories and quality models improves the success of e-learning programs. Although many e-learning quality standards are available, few are focused on postgraduate medical education.METHODS:
We conducted an integrative review of the current postgraduate medical e-learning literature to identify quality specifications. The literature was thematically organized into a working model.RESULTS:
Unique quality specifications (n = 72) were consolidated and re-organized into a six-domain model that we called the Postgraduate Medical E-learning Model (Postgraduate ME Model). This model was partially based on the ISO-19796 standard, and drew on cognitive load multimedia principles. The domains of the model are preparation, software design and system specifications, communication, content, assessment, and maintenance.CONCLUSION:
This review clarified the current state of postgraduate medical e-learning standards and specifications. It also synthesized these specifications into a single working model. To validate our findings, the next-steps include testing the Postgraduate ME Model in controlled e-learning settings.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Computer-Assisted Instruction
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Patient Simulation
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Education, Medical, Continuing
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Learning
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
BMC Med Educ
Journal subject:
EDUCACAO
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
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