Interactive online learning on perioperative management of elderly patients - 05/09/18
, Marianne van Iersel b, Karsten van Loon c
, Corry den Rooijen d
, Eric van Dongen e
, Rob de Lind van Wijngaarden f
, Joost Klaase g
, Harry van Goor aAbstract |
Introduction |
Surgical specialists and residents lack knowledge to adequately manage frail older patients. This study aims to evaluate the effects of an interactive online course regarding attitude, self-confidence and knowledge in perioperative management of the elderly patient.
Methods |
The six-weeks course consisted of expert videos, literature readings, quizzes and forum discussions. Surgical consultants with geriatric expertise and geriatricians moderated online discussions and stimulated interaction. Knowledge, self-confidence and attitude of course participants were compared at the beginning and end of the course.
Results |
206 medical practitioners started the course. Knowledge scores improved significantly from 49% to 65% (p < 0.005). Participants felt more secure (p < 0.005) in the treatment of the older patient at the end of the course. A better attitude correlated with a higher total knowledge score in surgeons and surgical residents (p = 0.02).
Conclusion |
A six-week interactive online course on perioperative management of elderly patients increases relevant geriatric knowledge and improves self-confidence of residents and faculty.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | This six-week online course covered different geriatric topics for surgical specialties. |
• | Geriatric knowledge in perioperative care increased at the end of the course. |
• | Self-confidence in the management of older surgical patients improved in participants. |
Keywords : Surgical education, Online course, Geriatric surgery, Geriatrics, Perioperative care
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| ☆ | This work was made possible by support of the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. |
Vol 216 - N° 3
P. 624-629 - septembre 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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