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Abstract Title

Teaching ECG-interpretation skills using e-learning: how much and how often?

Authors

S.R.Bojsen
S.B. Rader
A.G. Holst
L. Kayser
J.H. Svendsen
L. Konge

Theme

4II Learning / eLearning 1

INSTITUTION

Centre for Clinical Education, Capital Region of Denmark
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Background

Correct interpretation of the electrocardiogram (ECG) is of great importance for patient management and all physicians should master this skill. However, medical students and young doctors frequently lack proficiency in ECG interpretation and rate their ECG training as inadequate. Research on new methods to teach ECG interpretation skills to medical students is therefore warranted.

The aim of this study was to explore

(1) the effect of a standalone web-based ECG tutorial on the ECG interpretations skills of undergraduate medical students, and

(2) the retention of skills following the intervention using short, medium and long follow-up.

Summary of Work

Study design

Summary of Results

Conclusion

A standalone web-based ECG tutorial can be an effective means of teaching ECG interpretation skills to medical students from a broad range of semesters. However, the newly acquired skills rapidly deteriorate, emphasizing the need for initiatives that help students maintain their knowledge.