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Taylor JA, Snyder CL, Lillehei C, et al. Analyzing a follow-up needs assessment: Increased use of internet-based APSA educational programs by pediatric surgeons. J Pediatr Surg. 2020;55(10):2083-2087doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.057.
Taylor, J. A., Snyder, C. L., Lillehei, C., & Powell, D. M. (2020). Analyzing a follow-up needs assessment: Increased use of internet-based APSA educational programs by pediatric surgeons. Journal of pediatric surgery, 55(10), 2083-2087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.057
Taylor, Janice A, et al. "Analyzing a follow-up needs assessment: Increased use of internet-based APSA educational programs by pediatric surgeons." Journal of pediatric surgery vol. 55,10 (2020): 2083-2087. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.057
Taylor JA, Snyder CL, Lillehei C, Powell DM. Analyzing a follow-up needs assessment: Increased use of internet-based APSA educational programs by pediatric surgeons. J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Oct;55(10):2083-2087. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.057. Epub 2020 Feb 19. PMID: 32106965.
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J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Oct;55(10):2083-2087. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.057. Epub 2020 Feb 19.

Analyzing a follow-up needs assessment: Increased use of internet-based APSA educational programs by pediatric surgeons.

Journal of pediatric surgery

Janice A Taylor, Charles L Snyder, Craig Lillehei, David M Powell

Affiliations

  1. University of Florida Division of Pediatric Surgery, 1600 SW Archer Rd, PO Box 100119, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
  2. Children's Mercy Hospital Division of Pediatric Surgery, 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
  3. Boston Children's Hospital Department of Surgery, 300 Longwood Ave, Fegan, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
  4. Stanford University Division of Pediatric Surgery, 730 Welch Rd, 2nd floor-MC 5883, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA.

PMID: 32106965 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.057

Abstract

PURPOSE: Needs assessment is a critical component of educational program design. Follow-up is important for improvement. Two electronic educational programs, Exam-based Pediatric surgery Educational Reference Tool (ExPERT) and Pediatric Surgery Not a Textbook (NaT), offered by the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) have been functional for over three years, allowing for follow-up assessment.

METHODS: A 22-question survey was distributed via email to APSA members. Questions included practice demographics, learning preferences and APSA material use. Mann-Whitney analysis was performed (p<0.05).

RESULTS: 294 members responded. 43% were in academic practice with a pediatric surgery fellowship. Top preferences for obtaining/maintaining medical knowledge were national meetings (27%), ExPERT (24%), and the NaT (20%). Comparatively, in a 2014 assessment, electronic programs were less desired (16%). Cost was cited by >1/3 for not subscribing to ExPERT or NaT. Question discussions were often read regardless of response. >86% would subscribe to APSA resources if there were no CME requirement. The most frequently cited knowledge gap was fetal therapy (30%).

CONCLUSIONS: This is the first publication documenting increased acceptance of electronic educational platforms for pediatric surgeons. Well-utilized and valued, the data justify and encourage continued development of electronic educational resources. Room for improvement exists in affordability, knowledge gaps, and individualizing curriculum development.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Keywords: Continuing education; Online learning; Surgery

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