A mixed methods evaluation of the Paediatric Musculoskeletal Matters (PMM) online portfolio.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The PMM Portfolio is comprised of the Paediatric Musculoskeletal Matters (PMM) website, the paediatric Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine (pGALS) app and e-learning modules (ELM). The target audiences are non-specialists in paediatric musculoskeletal medicine. Our study aimed to evaluate impact on learning and clinical practice.

Methods

Mixed methods (analytics, online survey, interviews) were used with PMM and ELM registered users and purposive sampling of users using international contacts within paediatrics and paediatric rheumatology. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative techniques. A Paired T-Test compared self-rated confidence before and after use of the PMM Portfolio.

Results

There has been wide reach for all the e-resources; PMM we

SUBMITTER: Smith N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8188761 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature