%0 Journal Article
%T Blended Learning zur haus rztlichen Demenz-Fortbildung: Einsch tzung durch Nutzer einer cluster-randomisierten Studie / Blended learning for dementia related professional development: appraisal of participating general practitioners in a cluster-randomised trial
%A Vollmar
%A Horst Christian
%A Mayer
%A Herbert
%A Wilm
%A Stefan
%A Rieger
%A Monika A.
%J GMS Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie
%D 2010
%I German Medical Science, D¨ısseldorf
%X Blended learning may offer an effective and efficient educational intervention to reduce the knowledge-to-practice gap in healthcare. The aim of this study was to compare knowledge acquisition about dementia management between a blended learning approach using online modules in addition to quality circles (QC) and QC alone. Primary outcome was the knowledge gain before and after the interventions. A questionnaire about the appraisal of the interventions respectively the usage of the e-learning modules was analysed. A subgroup analysis of the actual users of the e-learning modules was performed. 166 GPs were available for analysis and filled out a knowledge test at least two times (three times for further analyses). A significant increase of knowledge was found in both groups that indicated positive learning effects of both approaches. However, there was no significant difference between the groups. A subgroup analysis of the GPs who self-reported that they had actually used the online modules showed that they had a significant increase in their knowledge scores and found it useful. Nevertheless they rated also the blended learning approach suboptimal compared with the classical approach. A blended learning approach was not superior to a QC approach for improving knowledge about dementia management. However, a subgroup of GPs who were motivated to actually use the online modules had a gain in knowledge.
%K e-learning
%K blended learning
%K general practice
%K cluster-randomized trial
%K feedback
%K utilization
%K dementia
%K Alzheimer
%U http://www.egms.de/en/journals/mibe/2010-6/mibe000106.shtml