On-line virtual patient learning: a pilot study of a new modality in antimicrobial stewardship education for pediatric residents

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Emily Black¹  Karina Top²  Kathryn Slayter³  Amer Alshengeti⁴ 

[1] College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University;Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University;Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases;Pediatric Department, College of Medicine, Taibah University;

关键词: Virtual patient;    Antimicrobial stewardship;    Antimicrobial resistance;    Antibiotics education;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13104-020-05170-7

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Objectives Our objective was to develop and validate a virtual patient (VP) learning module to educate pediatric residents about antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) principles. A VP module on complicated pneumonia was developed by experts in AMS and pediatric infectious diseases using the online platform DecisionSim™. Decision points were based on AMS principles (diagnosis, antimicrobial selection, dosing, de-escalation, route, duration). Pediatric residents in all training levels at a tertiary pediatric hospital were recruited to test the VP module. Knowledge was assessed via a multiple choice questionnaire. Mean knowledge scores were compared before, after, and 4 months after completing the module using Generalized Linear Mixed Repeated Measures (RM) Analysis. Resident satisfaction was assessed using a validated questionnaire. Results Seven of 24 pediatric residents (Years 1–4) completed the VP module and pre- and post-module questionnaires. Mean knowledge scores before, immediately after and 4 months after the module were 58.2%, 66.6%, and 71.6%, respectively. The change in knowledge across time was significant (p < 0.001). Residents were satisfied with the module as an AMS learning strategy.

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