1. Interactive online learning on perioperative management of elderly patients.
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Ozturk E, van Iersel M, van Loon K, den Rooijen C, van Dongen E, van Wijngaarden RL, Klaase J, and van Goor H
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- Aged, Clinical Competence, Curriculum, Female, Humans, Male, Retrospective Studies, Education, Distance methods, Education, Medical, Graduate methods, General Surgery education, Geriatrics education, Internet, Internship and Residency methods, Perioperative Care education
- Abstract
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., (Copyright © 2018. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
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- 2018
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