Knowledge of quality performance measures associated with endoscopy among gastroenterology trainees and the impact of a web-based intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge of quality measures in endoscopy among trainees is unknown.

Objective

To assess knowledge of endoscopy-related quality indicators among U.S. trainees and determine whether it improves with a Web-based intervention.

Design

Randomized, controlled study.

Setting

Multicenter.

Participants

This study involved trainees identified from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy membership database.

Intervention

Participants were invited to complete an 18-question online test. Respondents were randomized to receive a Web-based tutorial (intervention) or not. The test was readministered 6 weeks after randomization to determine the intervention's impact.

Main outcome measurements

Baseline knowledge of endoscopy-related q

SUBMITTER: Thompson JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3739290 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature