Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of self-assessment questions and learning styles in Web-based learning: a randomized, controlled, crossover trial.
To determine the effect of self-assessment questions on learners' knowledge and format preference in a Web-based course, and investigate associations between learning styles and outcomes. ⋯ Instructional methods that actively engage learners improve learning outcomes. These findings hold implications for both Web-based learning and "traditional" educational activities. Future research, in both Web-based learning and other teaching modalities, should focus on further defining the effectiveness of selected instructional methods in specific learning contexts.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Web-based learning in residents' continuity clinics: a randomized, controlled trial.
To determine whether internal medicine residents prefer learning from Web-based (WB) modules or printed material, and to compare the effect of these teaching formats on knowledge. ⋯ No difference was found between WB and paper-based formats in knowledge-test score change, but residents preferred learning with WB modules and spent less time doing so. Passwords appeared to impede use of WB modules. WB learning is effective, well accepted, and efficient. Research should focus on aspects of WB instruction that will enhance its power as a learning tool and better define its role in specific settings.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Assessment of a clinical performance evaluation tool for use in a simulator-based testing environment: a pilot study.
This study assessed a clinical performance evaluation tool for use in a simulator-based testing environment. ⋯ In this pilot, a standardized oral OSCE scoring system performed equally well in a simulator-based testing environment.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Construct validity of the miniclinical evaluation exercise (miniCEX).
To investigate the construct validity of the miniclinical evaluation exercise (miniCEX). ⋯ The authors believe this to be the first study to document the construct validity of the miniCEX. Although the miniCEX appears to have reliability and construct validity, further research is needed to improve individual faculty observation skills and reduce interrater variability.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Using feedback from patients' families to teach anesthesia residents.