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ABSTRACT: The effect of physician continuing medical education on patient-reported outcomes for identifying and optimally managing obstructive sleep apnea.

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of continuing medical education (CME) activities on patient reported outcomes with regard to (1) screening for excessive sleepiness (ES) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and (2) appropriate referral and treatment. METHODS: A total of 725 patients were recruited from 75 providers who either participated or did not

Posted on 29 Apr 2015
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: The effect of using an audience response system on learning, motivation and information retention in the orthodontic teaching of undergraduate dental students: a cross-over trial.

OBJECTIVE: New methods of teaching and learning are constantly being sought in the adult learning environment. Audience Response Systems (ARS) have been used in many different learning environments, especially in the field of medical education. The objective of this investigation was to ascertain the effect of ARS use in undergraduate teaching

Posted on 29 Apr 2015
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Impact of medical education program on COPD patients: a cohort prospective study

BACKGROUND: The main objective of this study was to assess the effects of intensive medical education courses on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-related rehospitalizations and emergency department visits and the secondary aim was to monitor quality of life. METHODS: This cohort prospective study included 76 group D COPD patients (pts.). Patients from the

Posted on 29 Apr 2015
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Patient Education, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Social media beliefs and usage among family medicine residents and practicing family physicians.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Incorporation of social media (SM) use in medicine is gaining support. The Internet is now a popular medium for people to solicit medical information. Usage of social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, is growing daily and provides physicians with nearly instantaneous access to large populations for both

Posted on 29 Apr 2015
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Manuscript, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

TeamSTEPPS Improves Operating Room Efficiency and Patient Safety

The objective was to evaluate the effect of TeamSTEPPS on operating room efficiency and patient safety. TeamSTEPPS consisted of briefings attended by all health care personnel assigned to the specific operating room to discuss issues unique to each case scheduled for that day. The operative times, on-time start rates, and

Posted on 29 Apr 2015
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

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ABSTRACT: The effect of physician continuing medical education on patient-reported outcomes for identifying and optimally managing obstructive sleep apnea.

ABSTRACT: The effect of using an audience response system on learning, motivation and information retention in the orthodontic teaching of undergraduate dental students: a cross-over trial.

ABSTRACT: Impact of medical education program on COPD patients: a cohort prospective study

TeamSTEPPS Improves Operating Room Efficiency and Patient Safety

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