Theme
10AA Surgery
INSTITUTION
University Erlangen-Nürnberg; Paracelsus Medical Private University Nürnberg, Germany
Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
Stadtspital Waid, Zurich; AO Foundation - AO Education Institute, Zurich, Switzerland
A global needs analysis by AOTrauma identified an opportunity to provide education for surgeons on medical management of elderly patients with a fracture. Faculty developed a point-of-care educational app on osteoporosis, delirium, anticoagulation, and pain based on published evidence.
500 orthopedic/trauma surgeons (73%), residents/fellows (17%), other clinicians (10%) registered: India (n=45), Brazil (n=37), Egypt (n=31), etc. Main intended uses were “To aid decision making” (67%) and as “An educational tool” (60%). Fifty one users completed the evaluation and median responses included: number of times module accessed in week (2–5), average visit (3–5 min). Median ratings for content, navigation, and overall were 5 and 4 (5=Excellent). 78% found the answer to their question on their last visit. 47% reported making a change in an aspect of patient care.
From September–December 2014, 5,200 users installed the app worldwide: iPhone (39%), Android smartphone (30%), iPad (23%), Android tablet (8%). A registration questionnaire was integrated to profile users and their expectations. An evaluation survey was sent to participants to gather usage patterns, ratings, and feedback for the planning committee.
Initial evaluation shows the app matched its intended audiences and uses. It provides easy access to valuable information and initial data suggests it helps users prepare for their clinical decisions. Suggestions for improvement focused on the addition of new modules.
Initial evaluation data must be gathered on new apps for point-of-care learning to: assess if goals are being achieved, inform further development, and design outcomes evaluation.
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