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- Talk
- 22/09/2021
- UK
Teaching Large Joint Clinical Examination: Is There a Role for Educational Videos to Augment Teaching? A Randomised Single Blinded Control Trial
Description
The presentation begins with Ellie Flatt introducing herself and acknowledging her representation of South Yorkshire. She expresses gratitude for the opportunity to present, and apologizes to anyone who may have seen her previous discussion on the same topic. The focus of her presentation is a study exploring the role of technological advancements in medical education, particularly regarding the teaching of clinical examination skills for large joints.
Flatt outlines the importance of competent clinical examination in patient care and highlights the existing gap in evidence regarding teaching effectiveness. She points out that many trainees lack adequate musculoskeletal examination skills, highlighting a longstanding need for better training methods in clinical education.
The presentation shifts to the specifics of the study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of traditional teaching methods with the use of video resources in teaching clinical examination. Through a randomized controlled trial involving first and second-year medical students, she shares how students were split into two groups: one receiving face-to-face teaching alone and the other receiving this teaching supplemented with online video resources designed to complement the in-person sessions.
Results from the study revealed that while both groups improved in their examination skills, those who had access to the video resources showed statistically significant greater improvement compared to those who had only traditional instruction. Flatt emphasizes the potential of well-made educational videos as an adjunct to face-to-face teaching to enhance learning, while acknowledging the necessity for more research on long-term retention of skills.
She concludes that, particularly in light of the pandemic which has highlighted the need for remote learning resources, incorporating technology into medical education is essential while ensuring it supports rather than replaces traditional teaching approaches. The presentation ends with Flatt expressing willingness to engage with any questions from the audience, reflecting her openness to further discussion on the study's findings.