Development and Usability Evaluation of an E-Learning Tool for Blended Learning in Pediatric Endocrinology: Formative Pilot Study.
Most pediatric endocrinology trainees found e-learning tool applicable to daily clinical work
Development and Usability Evaluation of an E-Learning Tool for Blended Learning in Pediatric Endocrinology: Formative Pilot Study.
Residents in pediatric endocrinology subspecialty units encounter diverse educational scenarios spanning theory, skills, and attitudes; yet, brief residencies frequently limit their exposure to certain clinical cases.
We aimed to evaluate the utility and usability of blended learning using a novel e-learning tool.
We evaluated Kirkpatrick level 1 (reaction, how participants respond to training) and level 2 (learning, measured as an increase in knowledge or capability) outcomes using the postgraduate Medical E-learning Evaluation Survey (MEES) and the User Experience Questionnaire (User Experience Questionnaire), which assesses users' perceptions of e-learning platforms.
nearly all trainees said they could use it in daily practice
Key weaknesses included device compatibility for e-learning (n=5, 38% users), limited content personalization (n=4, 31% users), and a lack of a navigation aid (n=4, 31% users).
No significant functional issues were reported.
The User Experience Questionnaire evaluation showed that dependability received the lowest rating, while attractiveness and stimulation received the highest rating.
Our e-learning proposal provides a practical way to apply theoretical knowledge through interactive clinical cases.
Evaluations show that users are highly motivated to engage with e-learning, highlighting our tool's adaptability and effectiveness for postgraduate medical education in pediatric endocrinology.
Identifying strengths and weaknesses will guide future improvements. Evaluating various aspects of e-learning remains crucial, as these aspects can affect learning outcomes.