Division of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Published: November 2018
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Article Abstract
Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is often diagnosed in early adulthood, affecting patients through their reproductive years. Many patients, lacking knowledge about IBD and reproduction, make uninformed decisions. Although patients have turned to the Internet for information, it remains unclear if online resources are effective for improving and retaining IBD-specific reproductive knowledge. We aimed to elucidate if a multimedia vs text-only online educational intervention could improve IBD-specific reproductive knowledge for more than 6 months.
Methods: We developed a website covering genetics, fertility, surgery, pregnancy, medications, delivery, and postpartum in the context of IBD. Adult IBD patients were randomized into study groups (multimedia or text-only) and provided 60-day access. Participants completed pre-, post-, and 6+ month-postintervention pregnancy knowledge (CCPKnow) questionnaires. Results were compared using nonparametric tests.
Results: Of 111 registered participants, 78 (70.3%) completed pre- and postintervention questionnaires, and 37 (47.4%) subsequently completed the 6+ month questionnaire. Demographics were as follows: median age (interquartile range [IQR]) 29.3 (25.6-32.9) years, Crohn's disease n = 54 (69.2%), females n = 63 (80.3%), of which n = 5 (7.9%) were pregnant and n = 19 (30.2%) had previously been pregnant. The median CCPKnow scores (/17) (IQR) were 8.0 (3.0-10.0) pre-intervention, 16.0 (13.00-17.00) postintervention, and 14.0 (12.0-15.0) 6+ months postintervention. The median within-subject increase in score was 6.5 pre- to postintervention, and 4.0 pre- to 6+ months postintervention (both P < 0.001). The median increase in score (pre- to post-) was 8.0 for the multimedia group and 6.0 for the text-only group (P = 0.216).
Conclusions: An evidence-based, online educational portal can significantly improve and maintain IBD-specific reproductive patient knowledge for more than 6 months.
Objective: Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), including Spanish-preferred patients, face healthcare challenges due to language barriers. Despite the potential of digital health technologies to improve access and outcomes, there is a "digital divide" with underutilization among vulnerable populations, including Spanish-speaking LEP individuals, highlighting a need for increased understanding and equitable digital health solutions.
Materials And Methods: A multi-mode, multi-language cross-sectional survey was built based on the Technology Acceptance Model and deployed from a multi-state healthcare practice.
Background: Based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Education in China to differentiate between "academic" and "professional" degrees, medical schools offer both professional and academic degrees for postgraduates. In China, clinical postgraduates who are pursuing a professional master's degree also participate in standardised residency training (SRT). However, little attention has been given to feedback from students and supervisors regarding postgraduate curricula.
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death among people with HIV and a major global health challenge. Subclinical cardiovascular manifestations of TB are poorly documented in high TB and HIV burden countries.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to quantify the prevalence of cardiovascular involvement in TB patients and investigate changes after completion of anti-TB treatment.
Medical education, which generally relied heavily on intelligence quotients, has found a new value in emotional intelligence (EI), specifically after the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had some apparent and some intangible effects, as this required an emergency switch to online teaching and learning. Aim: This study was conducted to compare the trait emotional intelligence (TEI) score of medical undergraduates with the increasing number of years of medical curriculum.
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the 6th Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, 100853, China.
Objective: To make an overview of global research trends in the etiology of auditory neuropathy (AN) over the past 30 years using a bibliometric approach.
Methods: Bibliometric analyses were conducted by GraphPad Prism 9.0, Citespace 6.
