Hyperlink-Embedded Journal Articles Improve Statistical Knowledge and Reader Satisfaction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To practice evidence-based medicine, physicians should have a solid understanding of fundamental epidemiological and biostatistical concepts. Research suggests that only a minority of physicians have such an understanding of biostatistics.

Objective

To collect pilot data on a novel biostatistical educational tool, a hyperlink-embedded journal article, which is aimed at improving knowledge in biostatistics.

Methods

Forty-four physicians-in-training participated in this pilot study. Participants completed a pretest consisting of 5 questions about biostatistical terms that would be encountered in the article. They were randomized to either an unmodified journal article or to the same article with hyperlinked biostatistical terms. All participants then complete

SUBMITTER: Saxon D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4675424 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature