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Pivot to online learning for adapting or continuing workplace-based clinical learning in medical education following the COVID-19 pandemic: A BEME systematic review: BEME Guide No. 70.
Grafton-Clarke, Ciaran; Uraiby, Hussein; Gordon, Morris; Clarke, Nicola; Rees, Eliot; Park, Sophie; Pammi, Mohan; Alston, Sebastian; Khamees, Deena; Peterson, William; Stojan, Jennifer; Pawlik, Cameron; Hider, Ahmad; Daniel, Michelle.
  • Grafton-Clarke C; School of Medicine, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
  • Uraiby H; School of Medicine, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
  • Gordon M; School of Medicine, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
  • Clarke N; Department of Pediatrics, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, UK.
  • Rees E; School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
  • Park S; Research Department of Medical Education, University College London, London, UK.
  • Pammi M; Research Department of Medical Education, University College London, London, UK.
  • Alston S; School of Medicine, Keele University, North Staffordshire, UK.
  • Khamees D; School of Medicine, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
  • Peterson W; Section of Neonatology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Stojan J; Division of Clinical Sciences, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, AL, USA.
  • Pawlik C; University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Hider A; University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Daniel M; University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Med Teach ; 44(3): 227-243, 2022 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1479847
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The novel coronavirus disease was declared a pandemic in March 2020, which necessitated adaptations to medical education. This systematic review synthesises published reports of medical educational developments and innovations that pivot to online learning from workplace-based clinical learning in response to the pandemic. The objectives were to synthesise what adaptations/innovation were implemented (description), their impact (justification), and 'how' and 'why' these were selected (explanation and rationale).

METHODS:

The authors systematically searched four online databases up to December 21, 2020. Two authors independently screened titles, abstracts and full-texts, performed data extraction, and assessed the risk of bias. Our findings are reported in alignment with the STORIES (STructured apprOach to the Reporting in healthcare education of Evidence Synthesis) statement and BEME guidance.

RESULTS:

Fifty-five articles were included. Most were from North America (n = 40), and nearly 70% focused on undergraduate medical education (UGME). Key developments were rapid shifts from workplace-based learning to virtual spaces, including online electives, telesimulation, telehealth, radiology, and pathology image repositories, live-streaming or pre-recorded videos of surgical procedures, stepping up of medical students to support clinical services, remote adaptations for clinical visits, multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds. Challenges included lack of personal interactions, lack of standardised telemedicine curricula and need for faculty time, technical resources, and devices. Assessment of risk of bias revealed poor reporting of underpinning theory, resources, setting, educational methods, and content.

CONCLUSIONS:

This review highlights the response of medical educators in deploying adaptations and innovations. Whilst few are new, the complexity, concomitant use of multiple methods and the specific pragmatic choices of educators offers useful insight to clinical teachers who wish to deploy such methods within their own practice. Future works that offer more specific details to allow replication and understanding of conceptual underpinnings are likely to justify an update to this review.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Education, Distance / Education, Medical / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Med Teach Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 0142159X.2021.1992372

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Education, Distance / Education, Medical / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Med Teach Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 0142159X.2021.1992372