The Educational Efficacy of a Novel Interactive, Case-Based Educational Module for Prescribing Pediatric Spectacles

Abstract

Purpose : To evaluate the teaching effectiveness of a novel, web-based-interactive educational module on medical decision-making for pediatric spectacle correction by comparing pre-test and post-test performance of medical students and ophthalmology resident learners.

Methods : The module was created using a series of cases and multiple-choice questions. Students and residents completed a pre-test of the questions without explanations prior to completing the module. The module provided explanations after each question. A post-test was completed following completion of the module. Pre-test and post-tests were taken within 1 week of each other and results were compared. Questions were tagged by topic to allow for comparison and evaluation of specific sub-topics.

Results : 4 medical students and 8 ophthalmology residents completed the module. All participants demonstrated a score increase on the post-test compared to the pre-test. Pre-test and post-test scores are listed in Table 1.

Conclusions : Overall, all participants demonstrated improved knowledge scores after taking the educational module. This novel interactive module may be effective for educating ophthalmic trainees on prescription practices for pediatric spectacles.

This abstract was presented at the 2024 ARVO Annual Meeting, held in Seattle, WA, May 5-9, 2024.