Applying a novel cost-evaluation framework to assess video-based neurosurgery education - 05/09/20
, Michael G. Healy a, Traci A. Wolbrink b, c, Julia King d, Evan S. Sanders e, Roy Phitayakorn aAbstract |
Background |
Analysis of comparative effectiveness uses different metrics to ensure that a new treatment is both effective and economical. However, there is a lack of financial frameworks to estimate the costs of introducing new technologies in medical and surgical education.
Methods |
After conducting a literature review, we created and applied a framework (‘REC’) for the evaluation of three recent neurosurgery video modules aimed at medical students at Harvard Medical School.
Results |
The most expensive component of these video-based education (VBE) modules was time cost. This cost was highly variable depending on the level of clinical seniority of the individuals involved in the video production process.
Conclusion |
Application of the REC framework to the three modules showed highly variable time and monetary cost differences between the modules. Usage of the REC framework will enable educators to institute effective planning, efficiently use resources, and clearly define a minimal viable education product to achieve desired learning outcomes.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Analysis of comparative effectiveness uses a variety of metrics to ensure that a new treatment is effective and economical. |
• | In medical education, there is an influx of new technologies (e.g. video-based education), that can be expensive. |
• | Applying the ‘REC’ framework to three video-based education modules showed variable time and monetary cost differences. |
• | The difference in cost was related to video length given the lack of any significant additional variable costs in our case. |
• | The ‘REC’-framework enables educators to define a minimal viable education product to achieve desired learning outcomes. |
Keywords : Technology, Education, Cost, Value, Framework, Outcome
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Vol 220 - N° 3
P. 604-609 - septembre 2020 Retour au numéro
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