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The APPCN multisite didactic initiative: Development, benefits, and challenges.
Domen, Christopher H; Collins, Robert L; Davis, Jeremy J.
  • Domen CH; Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
  • Collins RL; Private Practice, Neurocognitive Specialty Group, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Davis JJ; Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
Clin Neuropsychol ; 35(1): 115-132, 2021 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-629215
ABSTRACT

Objective:

The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted instructional activity in neuropsychology training programs. In response, the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) launched a multisite didactic initiative (MDI). This manuscript describes the development and implementation of the MDI and presents findings from a recently conducted online survey concerning MDI participation.

Methods:

Faculty and trainees at APPCN member programs were recruited to complete the MDI survey, administered using the Qualtrics platform, through email announcements and via website link and on-screen quick response code shared at online didactic sessions. The MDI survey instrument was designed to capture basic demographics and professional role; information regarding level of site participation, benefits of participation, barriers to participation, online conference platform(s) used, and interest in continued participation; as well as anxiety and work engagement ratings.

Results:

The response rate was estimated to be 21-29%. Transition to videoconferencing for didactics was noted by 80% due to Covid-19, with 17% of respondents experiencing cancellation or reduction in didactic activities. About 79% endorsed that participation in MDI activities was always or nearly always beneficial. Barriers to participation included not having time, difficulty accessing didactic information, and not knowing about the MDI. Interestingly, trainees at nonparticipating sites reported greater anxiety than trainees at participating sites.

Conclusion:

It is hoped that these findings will inform future efforts to develop and implement online training activities. The benefits reported by respondents suggest that this work is warranted, while reported barriers to participation identify areas for improvement.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telecommunications / Education, Distance / COVID-19 / Neuropsychology Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Language: English Journal: Clin Neuropsychol Journal subject: Neurology / Psychology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 13854046.2020.1785013

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telecommunications / Education, Distance / COVID-19 / Neuropsychology Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Language: English Journal: Clin Neuropsychol Journal subject: Neurology / Psychology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 13854046.2020.1785013