Quality specifications in postgraduate medical e-learning: an integrative literature review leading to a postgraduate medical e-learning model

BMC Medical Education

Research Article

R. A. De Leeuw¹  F. Scheele²  E. Nelson³  J. C. F. Ket⁴  M. Westerman⁵ 

[1] Athena Institute for Trans-disciplinary Research, VU University Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1118, 1081 HZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;Athena Institute for Trans-disciplinary Research, VU University Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1118, 1081 HZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;VUmc, School of Medical Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, USA;VU University Amsterdam, University Library, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;VUmc, School of Medical Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;

关键词: E-learning;    Distance learning;    Education;    Medical education;    Medical e-learning;    Quality model;    Integrative review;    Postgraduate medical education;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12909-016-0700-7

 received in 2015-07-17, accepted in 2016-06-11,  发布年份 2016

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundE-learning is driving major shifts in medical education. Prioritizing learning theories and quality models improves the success of e-learning programs. Although many e-learning quality standards are available, few are focused on postgraduate medical education.MethodsWe conducted an integrative review of the current postgraduate medical e-learning literature to identify quality specifications. The literature was thematically organized into a working model.ResultsUnique quality specifications (n = 72) were consolidated and re-organized into a six-domain model that we called the Postgraduate Medical E-learning Model (Postgraduate ME Model). This model was partially based on the ISO-19796 standard, and drew on cognitive load multimedia principles. The domains of the model are preparation, software design and system specifications, communication, content, assessment, and maintenance.ConclusionThis review clarified the current state of postgraduate medical e-learning standards and specifications. It also synthesized these specifications into a single working model. To validate our findings, the next-steps include testing the Postgraduate ME Model in controlled e-learning settings.

【 授权许可】

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© The Author(s). 2016