The impact of an interactive Web-based module on residents' knowledge and clinical practice of injury prevention

Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2012 Feb;51(2):165-74. doi: 10.1177/0009922811419027. Epub 2011 Oct 10.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of an interactive Web-based module on knowledge acquisition, retention, and clinical practice by residents.

Methods: Residents were randomized to complete an interactive Web-based module on injury prevention or a noninteractive Web-based module of identical content. Acquisition and retention of medical knowledge were measured by pretest, posttest, and long-term test scores, and change in clinical practice was measured by videotaped clinical encounters.

Results: Fifty-seven residents completed the modules. The control group had higher posttest scores than the intervention group (P = .036). Thirty-seven residents completed the long-term test with scores that were significantly higher than pretest scores (P = .00). Thirty-six residents had videotaped encounter scores (232 visits), with no difference in these scores after the intervention (P = .432).

Conclusion: The noninteractive module was more effective in promoting knowledge acquisition. Residents successfully demonstrated knowledge retention with completion of either module. The modules were insufficient to change clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Accident Prevention
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Clinical Competence*
  • Curriculum*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Internship and Residency / methods*
  • Learning
  • Male
  • Ohio
  • Pediatrics / education*
  • Teaching / methods*
  • Video Recording
  • Wounds and Injuries / prevention & control*