Progression of Learning

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Clinical Sciences Library
Primar-E Care Learning Teaching Information
Skills to GPs from classroom to cyberspaceIsla
Kuhn, Outreach Library Service

• Phase 1
• Classroom based teaching sessions provided by
  Outreach Librarian to GP Vocational Training
  Scheme Registrars.
• information searching skills on Internet sources
  
• literature searching on databases (e.g.
  Medline),
• critical appraisal training, focusing on RCT.
• final trouble-shooting and practice session.
• Homework required Registrars to demonstrate
  their skills  

Phase 2 Collaboration between 2 NHS Libraries of
the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
and the University of Leicesters Clinical
Sciences Library produced a pilot generic
e-learning resource which would provide a
web-based training package for all the
information skills previously provided in the
classroom sessions.
Phase 3 Creation of tailored Primar-E Care
Learning resource which builds on previous
resources. http//www.le.ac.uk/li/primarel
earning/home.htm

• Progression of Learning
• Level 1 PUNs, DENs PICO
• Helps learners identify critical question from an
  example consultation scenario and introduces PICO
  formula and Boolean as key search tools.
• Level 2 Where to look first
• Searching high quality sources such as Clinical
  Evidence, NeLH Guidelines Finder, Prodigy. Uses
  INFORMS Inhale software to provide training on
  the live websites.
• Level 3 Searching Medline via DIALOG
• Uses Flash software to prompt interactive
  learning as the learner is led through a typical
  search of Medline.
• Level 4 What is Evidence Critical Appraisal
• Helps the learner understand what is meant by
  evidence and the hierarchy of evidence and
  understand why critical appraisal is important
  and the principles of identifying a good piece
  of research.
• Assessment
• Registrars must submit a piece of work which
  demonstrates competence across all 4 levels.
  Outreach Librarian marks work and provides
  feedback and further training if required.

• Key Points
• Module is tailored to the specific needs of GP
  registrars, using single clinical scenario
  throughout
• Assessed homework requires Registrars to
  demonstrate competence in new skills
• Each level has online MCQ test yourself
  elements
• Embedded electronic evaluation forms enable easy
  feedback collection and collation
• Module is embedded in Vocational Training Scheme
  Curriculum.