BMJ Learning: sharing knowledge and problem solving skills BMJ Learning is a beacon in healthcare education, empowering doctors and health professionals with cutting edge knowledge and skills across various medical specialties. Through rigorous academic studies , its effectiveness is asserted by users and educators, and demonstrated by success statistics. Results from a recent survey assessing the use of internet resources for continuing professional development 26 revealed that general practitioners in Scotland preferentially and frequently use BMJ Learning for their continuing professional development (CPD), focusing on patient information, clinical questions, and evidence based, peer reviewed materials. Evidence of effectiveness A study on the performance of the BMJ Learning training modules for electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation in athletes showcases the effectiveness of the online modules in significantly improving ECG interpretation skills among primary and secondary care health professionals, with an overall improvement of 15.3% post-course. 27 Our modules can significantly enhance health professionals’ knowledge and problem solving abilities in managing infectious diseases, with a substantial mean improvement in test scores from 47.8% to 82%. This significant test score improvement trend was noted in an analysis of the infectious disease modules on BMJ Learning to determine if the e-learning modules enable users to improve their applied knowledge and problem solving skills in this field. The study indicates the potential of digital education to improve infectious disease management practices globally. 28
Translating learning into practice Beyond knowledge acquisition, BMJ Learning encourages doctors to put their learning into practice. A study found that 88.6% of participants reported better implementation of NICE guidelines in practice after completing BMJ Learning modules. 29 Research also reveals that after engaging with BMJ Learning, health professionals exhibit better adherence to guidelines and increased implementation of best practices in patient care, thus bridging the gap between theory and practice. 30 Having an environmental impact A study assessing the potential environmental impact of e-learning in medical education 31 modelled various environmental outcomes that might emerge from the use of an e-learning resource (BMJ Learning) in CPD, from the perspective of a General Practitioner (GP) who completes 50 hours or credits of CPD per year. It revealed that a high user of e-learning can reduce the carbon footprint that relates to their CPD by 18.5 kg.
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