KMID : 0356920180710030192
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2018 Volume.71 No. 3 p.192 ~ p.200
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Moving anesthesiology educational resources to the point of care: experience with a pediatric anesthesia mobile app
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Monroe Katherine S.
Evans Michael A. Mukkamala Shivani G. Williamson Julie L. Jabaley Craig S. Mariano Edward R. O¡¯Reilly-Shah Vikas N.
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Abstract
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Background: Educators in all disciplines recognize the need to update tools for the modern learner. Mobile applications (apps) may be useful, but real-time data is needed to demonstrate the patterns of utilization and engagement amongst learners.
Methods: We examined the use of an anesthesia app by two groups of learners (residents and anesthesiologist assistant students [AAs]) during a pediatric anesthesiology rotation. The app calculates age and weight-based information for clinical decision support and contains didactic materials for self-directed learning. The app transmitted detailed usage information to our research team.
Results: Over a 12-month period, 39 participants consented; 30 completed primary study procedures (18 residents, 12 AAs). AAs used the app more frequently than residents (P = 0.025) but spent less time in the app (P < 0.001). The median duration of app usage was 2.3 minutes. During the course of the rotation, usage of the app decreased over time. ¡®Succinylcholine¡¯ was the most accessed drug, while ¡®orientation¡¯ was the most accessed teaching module. Ten (33%) believed that the use of apps was perceived to be distracting by operating room staff and surgeons.
Conclusions: Real-time in-app analytics helped elucidate the actual usage of this educational resource and will guide future decisions regarding development and educational content. Further research is required to determine learners¡¯ preferred choice of device, user experience, and content in the full range of clinical and nonclinical purposes.
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KEYWORD
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Anesthesiology education, Clinical decision support, Education technology, mHealth, Real-time analytics, Tablet computers
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