Evaluation of the Training in Early Detection for Early Intervention (TEDEI) e-learning course using Kirkpatrick’s method

BMC Medical Education

Research

Ashley Reynolds¹  Rachel Pearse²  Jessica Blickwedel³  Anna Purna Basu⁴  Janice Pearse⁵  Maisie Johnson⁶  Eleanor Officer⁶ 

[1] Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK;North East and North Cumbria GP Training Programme, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK;Northern Foundation School, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK;Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK;Paediatric Neurology, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK;Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK;Therapy Services, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK;School of Psychology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK;

关键词: E-learning;    Cerebral palsy;    Assessment;    Infant;    Healthcare practitioners;    Tele-health;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12909-023-04113-7

 received in 2022-04-09, accepted in 2023-02-17,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundEarly intervention in cerebral palsy could improve motor outcome but is only possible following early identification of those affected. There is a need for training of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in early detection of atypical motor development. We developed a video-based e-learning course - Training in Early Detection for Early Intervention (TEDEI) - to address this need. We evaluated whether participation in the course improved knowledge and changed behaviour of HCPs.MethodsParticipants were 332 HCPs (38% physiotherapists, 35.8% occupational therapists), predominantly UK-based (83.7%). Analysis of training effects used mixed methods and followed Kirkpatrick’s model, first assessing “Reaction” through a feedback questionnaire involving Likert scale and free text responses (n = 141). “Learning” was assessed through multiple choice questions (MCQs): all 332 HCPs completed a pre-course quiz of 6 MCQs followed by the course, then a 16 item post-course quiz including the 6 pre-course questions. “Behaviour” was assessed through in-depth qualitative interviewing of 23 participants.Results“Reaction”: TEDEI was found to be effective, engaging and well structured. “Learning”: Scores improved significantly between the pre-course and post-course quiz, median improvement 1/6 (z = 5.30, p < 0.001). HCPs also reported a perceived improvement in their knowledge, confidence and ability. “Behaviour”: HCPs could see how TEDEI would improve their clinical practice through having an assessment framework, ways of working better with parents, and developing observational skills useful for tele-health assessments.ConclusionOur brief e-learning course on early detection for early intervention was viewed positively, improved knowledge and showed potential for positive changes in practice. Kirkpatrick’s model provided a useful framework for undertaking this evaluation.

【 授权许可】

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