Day Kathy, Bredenoord Albert J, Skypala Isabel, Spergel Jonathan, Bickford Katie, Noble Alex, Nunn Anne M
Medical and Editorial, touchIME Ltd, Stockport, UK.
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
J CME. 2023 Jul 6;12(1):2230033. doi: 10.1080/28338073.2023.2230033. eCollection 2023.
Once considered a rare disease, eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is becoming increasingly prevalent, yet many healthcare professionals (HCPs) remain unfamiliar with the underlying pathophysiology and optimal management approaches. For this study, we developed a faculty-led, online, continuing medical education activity on EoE. The effectiveness of this activity was evaluated according to Moore's framework, with changes in knowledge and competence (Moore's Levels 3 and 4) assessed for a cohort of gastroenterologists, dietitians, allergists and immunologists ( = 300), using questionnaires completed before and after participation. Changes in HCP confidence in treating EoE were also reported and remaining educational gaps were identified. The activity was viewed by a global audience of 5,330 participants within 6 months, and significant improvements in knowledge and competence were reported following participation in the activity across all specialities, regions and experience (mean [standard deviation] score pre- versus post-activity: 4.32 [1.38] versus 5.46 [0.82]; < 0.001). Confidence in treating EoE also increased from pre- to post-activity, with the proportion of participants reporting that they felt moderately or extremely confident increasing from 53% to 82%. Several educational unmet needs were identified, which can be used to inform the design of future educational activities in EoE.
嗜酸性粒细胞性食管炎（EoE）曾被视为罕见疾病，如今其发病率日益攀升，但许多医疗保健专业人员（HCPs）对其潜在病理生理学及最佳管理方法仍不甚了解。在本研究中，我们开展了一项由教员主导的、在线的、关于EoE的继续医学教育活动。根据摩尔框架对该活动的有效性进行评估，通过参与前后填写的问卷，对一组胃肠病学家、营养师、过敏症专科医生和免疫学家（n = 300）的知识和能力变化（摩尔的第3和第4级）进行评估。还报告了HCPs在治疗EoE方面信心的变化，并确定了尚存的教育差距。该活动在6个月内有来自全球的5330名参与者观看，所有专业、地区和经验水平的参与者在参与活动后知识和能力均有显著提高（活动前与活动后平均[标准差]得分：4.32[1.38]对5.46[0.82]；P < 0.001）。从活动前到活动后，治疗EoE的信心也有所增强，报告称自己感到中度或极度自信的参与者比例从53%增至82%。确定了几个未满足的教育需求，可用于为未来EoE教育活动的设计提供参考。
