Online Resources for Enhancing Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2020 Feb;46(1):37-60. doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2019.09.011.

Abstract

"E-learning" refers to instruction occurring via digital media and ideally uses an engaging and learner-centered approach. Advantages of e-learning methods include (1) they can enable consistent messages, (2) they may use novel instructional methods, and (3) they enable documentation of usage and assessment. This article discusses principles for and challenges to developing e-learning materials. The authors provide a collection of available e-learning materials used to teach adult and pediatric rheumatology developed by individuals, professional societies, and private companies. Finally, they discuss challenges to using e-learning materials.

Keywords: E-learning; Education; Musculoskeletal; Online; Pediatric; Rheumatology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence / standards*
  • Education, Distance / standards*
  • Education, Medical, Graduate / methods*
  • Education, Medical, Graduate / standards
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Rheumatology / education*
  • Rheumatology / standards*