BACKGROUND Flashbacks (intrusive memories of a traumatic event) are the hallmark feature of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, however preventative interventions are lacking. Tetris may offer a 'cognitive vaccine' [1] against flashback development after trauma exposure. We previously reported that playing the computer game Tetris soon after viewing traumatic material reduced flashbacks compared to...

BACKGROUND Trauma is major cause of morbidity and mortality in India. The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) programme teaches a standardised method for the initial assessment and management of trauma patients, and has been adopted by more than 50 countries worldwide. AIM We sought to assess the theoretical knowledge of ATLS principles among emergency department (ED) medical officers (MOs) i...

In multicentre trials, the chief investigator and sponsor, have a responsibility to ensure that researchers in each centre have sufficient knowledge of the trial protocol to ensure patients’ safety and minmise protocol deviations. However, this can involve literally hundreds of individuals spread across a wide geographical area. Delivering face-to-face training, and evaluations of knowledge, is...

Cendan JC, Johnson TR. Enhancing learning through optimal sequencing of web-based and manikin simulators to teach shock physiology in the medical curriculum. Adv Physiol Educ 35: 402– 407, 2011; doi:10.1152/advan.00061.2011.—The Association of American Medical Colleges has encouraged educators to investigate proper linkage of simulation experiences with medical curricula. The authors aimed to d...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Examinations today are often computerized and the primary motivation and curriculum is often based on the examinations. This study aims to test if competition widgets in e-learning quiz modules improve post-test and follow-up test results and self-evaluation. The secondary aim is to evaluate improvements during the training period comparing test-results and number of tests t...

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In educational peer-review activities, one challenge is to tell which peer reviews are credible. Reputation systems are one approach. However, they work best in a scenario where (i) most of the peer reviewers can do a decent job, or (ii) reviewers tend to do peer-reviews in fixed styles─e.g., negative reviewers are negative on all artifacts they review; accurate reviewers grade all work accurat...

The Nephrology Quiz and Questionnaire remains an extremely popular session for attendees of the Annual Kidney Week Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology. During the 2015 meeting, the conference hall was once again overflowing with eager quiz participants. Topics covered by the experts included electrolyte and acid-base disorders, glomerular disease, ESRD and dialysis, and kidney transpl...

Online formative assessments have become increasingly popular; however, formal evidence supporting their educational benefits is limited. This study investigated the impact of online feedback quizzes on the learning experiences and outcomes of undergraduate students enrolled in an introductory physiology course. Four quiz models were tested, which differed in the amount of credit available, the...

Online quizzes were introduced into a large Medical Physiology class to provide students with formative assessment before midterm and final summative examinations. Use of unsupervised online quizzes was chosen to provide a flexible supplementary learning tool for students without overwhelming a small faculty. Several quiz models were applied, which varied in the availability of course credit po...