| Autor: |
Emilia Stellacci, Simone Martinelli, Pietro Carbone, Elena Demuru, Maurizio Genuardi, Paola Ghiorzo, Giuseppe Novelli, Alessandra Di Pucchio, Federica Maria Regini, Debora Guerrera, Andrea Vittozzi, Donatella Barbina, Serenella Venanzi, Marc van den Bulcke, Stefania Boccia, Alfonso Mazzaccara, Arcangela De Nicolo, Roberta De Angelis |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Medicine, Vol 11 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2296-858X |
| DOI: |
10.3389/fmed.2024.1422163 |
| Popis: |
BackgroundGenetic and genomic literacy of health professionals is of utmost importance to realize the full potential of personalized medicine. As part of a European Union project, we piloted an e-learning course on oncogenomics, primarily targeted to physicians, and we assessed both its effectiveness and users’ satisfaction.MethodsThe course materials were developed in English according to the Problem-Based Learning method. Learning objectives, covering the basic principles of genetics and the OMICS technologies applied to oncology, were defined based on previously identified core competencies. We used a pre-test vs. post-test study design to assess knowledge improvements. Performance results by demographic and professional characteristics of participants were analyzed using univariate or multivariate statistical methods.ResultsOverall, 346 Italian professionals (61% physicians, 39% biologists) successfully completed the course. Their average post-test score was almost 19% higher than the pre-test (71.6% vs. 52.9%), with no significant differences by sex. Older age (>50 years) and southern area of residence were both correlated with higher gains. The average proportion of correct answers in the final certification test after three attempts was 85% (69% at first attempt), with some differences across professional categories. Methodology, quality of content and usability of the e-learning platform were all highly rated via satisfaction questionnaire (average scores between 4 and 5, scale 1 to 5).ConclusionThe pilot phase confirmed the suitability of the e-learning as a cost-effective method to improve oncogenomic literacy of health professionals. Translation into natural languages and accreditation by European or country-specific Continuing Medical Education systems will be the main incentives for wider dissemination. |
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