Telementoring Improves Epilepsy Knowledge for Neurology Trainees

Source: Neurology. Education

Summary

This study looked at how effective a virtual training program was for neurology trainees in Canada learning about epilepsy. The program, called Project ECHO, involved ten online sessions where participants learned through presentations and discussions about real cases. A total of 19 trainees took part, with some receiving the training and others not, allowing researchers to compare their knowledge and confidence before and after the program.

The results showed that the trainees who participated in the virtual curriculum scored significantly higher on a quiz about epilepsy compared to those who did not take part. On average, the trained group scored 83.3%, while the control group scored 64.5%. Additionally, most participants felt that the training was valuable and reported feeling more confident in their ability to assess treatment options for epilepsy.

These findings are important because they suggest that virtual training can effectively improve knowledge and confidence among medical trainees about managing epilepsy. However, the study had a small number of participants, which means more research is needed to confirm these results and see if this type of training could benefit other healthcare providers who work with people with epilepsy.

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