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MANUSCRIPT: Teaching clinical informatics to third-year medical students: negative results from two controlled trials.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Prior educational interventions to increase seeking evidence by medical students have been unsuccessful. METHODS: We report two quasirandomized controlled trials to increase seeking of medical evidence by third-year medical students. In the first trial (1997-1998), we placed computers in clinical locations and taught their use in a 6-hour course. Based on negative

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Online Learning, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Knowledge transfer in surgery: skills, process and evaluation.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Knowledge transfer is an essential element in the management of surgical health care. In a routine clinical practice, surgeons need to make changes to the health care they provide as new clinical evidence emerges. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The information was derived from the authors' experience and research in evidence-based practice, searching of

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Online Learning, Resources

ABSTRACT: Effectiveness of training health professionals in literature search skills using electronic health databases–a critical appraisal.

Abstract The objective was to assess the effect on health professionals' skills of one to eight hours literature search and retrieval training from electronic health databases. We searched: Cochrane library (2002; Issue 3), MEDLINE (1977-2002/5), EMBASE (1980-2002/7); CINAHL (1982-2002/5); ASSIA (1982-2002/7), BNI (1994-2002/5), ERIC (1985-2002/6); LISA (1969--current), NRR (2002, Issue 2),

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Online Learning, Resources

ABSTRACT: The Characteristics of Unsuccessful E-Mentoring Relationships for Youth With Disabilities

Abstract Recently, researchers have focused on the benefits of e-mentoring for young people with disabilities, such as greater access to sources of information and support. Relatively few researchers have explored the problem of unsuccessful e-mentoring relationships, i.e., mentors and mentored individuals who withdraw from an e-mentoring program before completion. Our findings

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

RESOURCE: Twitter usage at Clinical Congress rises markedly over two years

In just two years, Twitter use among members of the College has increased dramatically. At the time of the 2010 Clinical Congress in Washington, DC, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Twitter account, @AmCollSurgeons, had 907 followers, and a modest number of attendees tweeted about their experience or engaged with

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Medical Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

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MANUSCRIPT: Teaching clinical informatics to third-year medical students: negative results from two controlled trials.

MANUSCRIPT: Knowledge transfer in surgery: skills, process and evaluation.

ABSTRACT: Effectiveness of training health professionals in literature search skills using electronic health databases–a critical appraisal.

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