A randomized controlled educational study to evaluate an e-learning module to teach the physical examination of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel e-learning module in teaching the physical exam of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA.).

Methods

An e-learning module was developed to convey the TMJ physical examination maneuvers that are considered to be best practice in JIA. Pediatric rheumatology fellows were randomized to two groups. One group received an article describing the physical examination skills while the second group received both the article and module. All participants completed a written pre-test, an in-person objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), a written post-test, and a follow-up survey.

Results

Twenty-two pediatric rheumatology fellows enrolled, with 11 per group. Writt

SUBMITTER: Pan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490130 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature