Smith, C., Chadwick, H.K. orcid.org/0000-0002-8022-5490, Hill, K. et al. (2 more authors) (2024) E-learning within the European cystic fibrosis society - A multidisciplinary cross-sectional survey. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. ISSN 1569-1993
Abstract
Background
Continuing professional development (CPD) is a component of practice that spans all disciplines within cystic fibrosis (CF). E-learning resources theoretically represent flexible, low cost and time efficient methods of CPD. We aimed to explore European Cystic Fibrosis Society (ECFS) members' and CF health professional communities’ current views, experiences and perceptions of e-learning and the ECFS education platform (ECFS-EP).
Methods
An online cross-sectional survey was developed by the ECFS Education Committee and circulated via the ECFS conference, emails and within the society subgroups between June and September 2023.
Results
547 responses were received from 58 countries; 57 % of responders were ECFS members. A wide range of specialities were represented from the multidisciplinary team including 36 % clinicians. The majority of respondents (63 %) spent 6 or more hours a week on their professional education. Online platforms were used either weekly (34 %) or monthly (37 %); 54 % of respondents had used the ECFS-EP and this was rated favourably overall, specifically for content quality. Preferred formats for education were articles and medium length (15–30 min) webinars.
Conclusions
This multidisciplinary cohort survey illustrates contemporary practice and opinion relating to e-learning and the ECFS-EP. Strengths include the high number of responses and the wide range of countries and specialities represented. Results suggest the ECFS-EP is valued and highlights priority topics, preferred formats and opportunities to optimise awareness. Results support continued provision and oversight of high quality education via an online platform. Continued success will rely on learning from user experience and feedback to inform future practice.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Education; E learning; Multidisciplinary |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR) > Division of Molecular Medicine |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 19 Jul 2024 10:09 |
Last Modified: | 19 Jul 2024 10:09 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.jcf.2024.07.003 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:214935 |