A reusable e-learning tool for paediatric physiotherapy education: a preliminary report
Sarah Westwater-Wood1 and Reg Dennick2
1Division of Physiotherapy Education, The University of Nottingham, UK
2Medical Education Unit, The University of Nottingham, UK
Submitted: 01/02/2011; Accepted: 30/08/2011; Published: 02/09/2011
Int J Med Educ. 2011; 2:80-86; doi: 10.5116/ijme.4e5c.942c
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Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to devise, implement and evaluate a paediatric contextualised reusable computer-aided learning resource.
Methods: This study is an evaluation of a curriculum development in which all 21 third year undergraduate physiotherapists at the University of Nottingham participated. Data collection was via an online survey tool comprising open and closed questions using Likert scaling (1-5). Closed questions were aimed at ease of use, task setting and development of clinical reasoning skills. Two free text opportunities were provided.
Results: The five point Likert ranking most frequently selected was agree or strongly agree. The first prompt for "specific issues with practical use" provided a main theme of poor experience using podcast elements; whilst the second prompt "anything else . . . you would like to add" provided a main theme of appreciation for the realism and problem solving skills stimulation.
Conclusions: The computer-aided learning resource was found to be an appropriate teaching and learning approach. Students perceived that it facilitated their practice of clinical case management with this patient group.