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ABSTRACT: Social media and patient self-management: not all sites are created equal.

This paper compares two social media sites that aim to support patients to enhance self-management. The first site, PatientsLikeMe is a well established global site designed to allow peer-to-peer communication between people with similar conditions. The second, HealthShare, is a recently developed site for Australians described as "Australias Social Health

Posted on 18 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Patient Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

RESOURCE: A Review of Flipped Learning

As technologies and broadband become more widely available and as the focus on integrating technology into learning increases, interest in Flipped Learning will likely continue to grow. In recognition of this interest, the Flipped Learning Network, with the support of Pearson Education and researchers at George Mason University, undertook a

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Joel Selzer
In Education Technology, Online Learning

ABSTRACT: Literacy, cognitive function, and health: results of the LitCog study.

BACKGROUND: Emerging evidence suggests the relationship between health literacy and health outcomes could be explained by cognitive abilities. OBJECTIVE: To investigate to what degree cognitive skills explain associations between health literacy, performance on common health tasks, and functional health status. DESIGN: Two face-to-face, structured interviews spaced a week apart with three health literacy assessments and

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Patient Education, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources

ABSTRACT: Recent trends in continuing medical education among obstetrician-gynecologists.

OBJECTIVE:To estimate current trends in continuing medical education among obstetrician-gynecologists in relation to the Maintenance of Certification program.METHODS:A validated questionnaire was mailed to 1,030 randomly selected physicians of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Participants were asked about current practices and

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Teaching professionalism in medical education: A Best Evidence Medical Education (BEME) systematic review. BEME Guide No. 25.

Introduction: We undertook a systematic review to identify the best evidence for how professionalism in medicine should be taught. Methods: Eligible studies included any articles published between 1999 and 2009 inclusive. We reviewed papers presenting viewpoints and opinions as well as empirical research. We performed a comparative and thematic synthesis

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Medical Education, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: A short questionnaire to assess pediatric resident’s competencies: the validation process.

BACKGROUND: In order to help assess resident performance during training, the Residency Affair Committee of the Pediatric Residency Program of the University of Padua (Italy) administered a Resident Assessment Questionnaire (ReAQ), which both residents and faculty were asked to complete. The aim of this article is to present the ReAQ and

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Informatics & Analysis, Manuscript, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Physicians’ Knowledge and Practice of Lung Cancer Screening: A Cross-Sectional Survey Comparing General Practitioners, Thoracic Oncologists, and Pulmonologists in France.

BACKGROUND: Screening for lung cancer by low-dose computed tomography scan (LDCTS) has been demonstrated to reduce lung cancer-specific and overall mortality rates in high-risk individuals. From trial to clinical practice, it is crucial to obtain an accurate level of knowledge of the physicians who will recruit patients for a screening program.

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Burnout in medical students: a systematic review

Background Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion related to work or care-giving activities. Distress during medical school can lead to burnout, with significant consequences, particularly if burnout continues into residency and beyond. The authors reviewed literature pertaining to medical student burnout, its prevalence, and its relationship to

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Low fidelity, high quality: a model for e-learning.

Background: E-learning continues to proliferate as a method to deliver continuing medical education. The effectiveness of e-learning has been widely studied, showing that it is as effective as traditional forms of education. However, most reports focus on whether the e-learning is effective, rather than discussing innovations to allow clinical educators

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Online Learning, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: How do United Kingdom (UK) medical schools identify and support undergraduate medical students who ‘fail’ communication assessments? A national survey.

BACKGROUND: The doctor's ability to communicate effectively (with patients, relatives, advocates and healthcare colleagues) relates directly to health outcomes, and so is core to clinical practice. The remediation of medical students' clinical communication ability is rarely addressed in medical education literature. There is nothing in the current literature reporting a contemporary

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Medical Education, Resources

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RESOURCE: A Review of Flipped Learning

ABSTRACT: Literacy, cognitive function, and health: results of the LitCog study.

ABSTRACT: Recent trends in continuing medical education among obstetrician-gynecologists.

ABSTRACT: Teaching professionalism in medical education: A Best Evidence Medical Education (BEME) systematic review. BEME Guide No. 25.

MANUSCRIPT: A short questionnaire to assess pediatric resident’s competencies: the validation process.

ABSTRACT: Physicians’ Knowledge and Practice of Lung Cancer Screening: A Cross-Sectional Survey Comparing General Practitioners, Thoracic Oncologists, and Pulmonologists in France.

ABSTRACT: Burnout in medical students: a systematic review

ABSTRACT: Low fidelity, high quality: a model for e-learning.

MANUSCRIPT: How do United Kingdom (UK) medical schools identify and support undergraduate medical students who ‘fail’ communication assessments? A national survey.

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