Content and methods to an e-learning solution for interpreting mammography, tomosynthesis and synthetic 2D-images : Thoughts from experienced breast radiologists on beneficial materials and methods according to previous training experiences
Muhli, Saara (2019)
Muhli, Saara
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019081417833
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019081417833
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Purpose of this study was to find out what kind on content and learning methods experienced breast radiologists see beneficial to be implemented to an e-learning solution to interpret mammography, tomosynthesis and synthetic two-dimension images according to their previous training experiences with new breast imaging modalities. The e-learning solutions’ competency and learning outcomes are to provide overview of selected breast imaging method, aid the implementation of the method to clinical workflow and help image interpretation.
In this qualitative research five thematic expert interviews were made to gather information from experienced breast radiologists on their previous experiences on learning new breast imaging modalities. Purposive and snowball sampling method was used. Interviews were recorded with mobile application, transcript to text format and analyzed with inductive qualitative content analysis with data reduction, clustering and forming main themes to answer research questions.
According to study results e-learning solution should contain content for modality introduction and clinical content to enhance advanced knowledge about the topic. Solution should have both passive learning methods and active learning methods implemented. Passive learning methods contain study material in various forms such as visual, auditive, audio-visual and kinesthetic. Passive methods include participants inner processes to integrate gained information. Active learning methods promote student relatedness and social interaction with other participants to improve deeper understanding of the topic. Active learning methods include social tasks, information sharing with others and practical training in clinical setting as well as teaching others to promote deep understanding of the matter.
In this study e-learning was found to be suitable solution for modality introduction and help teaching new breast imaging modalities. According to results the e-learning solution should contain passive and active learning methods and content for modality introduction as well as clinical content to promote learning. Social interactions, practical training and clinical work are required to gain complete understanding of the new breast imaging modality. Because of this e-learning should be used as a part of blended learning with other teaching methods that enable social interactions in clinical setting.
In this qualitative research five thematic expert interviews were made to gather information from experienced breast radiologists on their previous experiences on learning new breast imaging modalities. Purposive and snowball sampling method was used. Interviews were recorded with mobile application, transcript to text format and analyzed with inductive qualitative content analysis with data reduction, clustering and forming main themes to answer research questions.
According to study results e-learning solution should contain content for modality introduction and clinical content to enhance advanced knowledge about the topic. Solution should have both passive learning methods and active learning methods implemented. Passive learning methods contain study material in various forms such as visual, auditive, audio-visual and kinesthetic. Passive methods include participants inner processes to integrate gained information. Active learning methods promote student relatedness and social interaction with other participants to improve deeper understanding of the topic. Active learning methods include social tasks, information sharing with others and practical training in clinical setting as well as teaching others to promote deep understanding of the matter.
In this study e-learning was found to be suitable solution for modality introduction and help teaching new breast imaging modalities. According to results the e-learning solution should contain passive and active learning methods and content for modality introduction as well as clinical content to promote learning. Social interactions, practical training and clinical work are required to gain complete understanding of the new breast imaging modality. Because of this e-learning should be used as a part of blended learning with other teaching methods that enable social interactions in clinical setting.