E-learning for Evidence-Based Medicine Training in Europe
Author Information
Author(s): Regina Kulier, Julie Hadley, Susanne Weinbrenner, Berrit Meyerrose, Tamas Decsi, Andrea R Horvath, Eva Nagy, Jose I Emparanza, Sjors FPJ Coppus, Theodoros N Arvanitis, Amanda Burls, Juan B Cabello, Marcin Kaczor, Gianni Zanrei, Karen Pierer, Katarzyna Stawiarz, Regina Kunz, Ben WJ Mol, Khalid S Khan
Primary Institution: The University of Birmingham
Hypothesis
Can an e-learning course for evidence-based medicine (EBM) training be effectively implemented across different European countries?
Conclusion
E-learning in EBM can be harmonised for effective teaching and learning in different languages, educational settings and clinical specialties.
Supporting Evidence
- Knowledge scores significantly improved from pre- to post-course for all five modules.
- Participants felt more confident in assessing research evidence after the course.
- The course was delivered in multiple languages to accommodate different countries.
Takeaway
This study shows that online learning can help doctors in different countries learn about evidence-based medicine better.
Methodology
The study used a before-and-after design to measure changes in knowledge and attitudes among participants using validated assessment tools.
Potential Biases
Assessors were not blinded to pre-course scores, which could introduce bias.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group and was conducted in a controlled environment, which may not reflect real-world settings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 101 postgraduate medical trainees from various specialties across Germany, Hungary, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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