Impact of a Webinar on Managing Myopia in Children
Author Information
Author(s): Gagrani Meghal, Heston Jonathan, Godts Daisy, Granet David, Bremond-Gignac Dominique, Kekunnaya Ramesh, Hertle Richard W., Leo Seo Wei, Nischal Ken K.
Primary Institution: Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Hypothesis
Does a worldwide webinar improve the knowledge and confidence of eye care practitioners in managing myopia in children?
Conclusion
The webinar effectively increased attendees' confidence and knowledge in managing pediatric myopia, leading to changes in clinical practice.
Supporting Evidence
- 701 attendees participated on the first day and 606 on the second day of the webinar.
- 76% of respondents at 8 weeks believed the webinar significantly improved their ability to manage pediatric myopia.
- 91% of respondents implemented or planned to implement changes in their practice after the webinar.
Takeaway
The webinar helped eye doctors feel more sure about treating kids with myopia, and many decided to change how they do things after learning new information.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a self-administered survey conducted before, immediately after, and 8 weeks after a 3-hour webinar.
Potential Biases
Potential response bias from those who felt they benefited more from the webinar.
Limitations
Self-reported outcomes may introduce bias, and the response rate for the 8-week follow-up was low.
Participant Demographics
Participants included pediatric ophthalmologists, general ophthalmologists, and optometrists from 64 countries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
6.51 × 10−9
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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