Department of Radiology, College of Medicine - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Department of Radiology, College of Medicine - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 2024 Jan-Feb;53(1):22-26. doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2023.08.011. Epub 2023 Aug 26.
This study explores the implementation and efficacy of an online, interactive, case-based radiology education tool, Wisdom in Diagnostic Imaging (WIDI) Case-Based Intro to Radiology (CBIR). We hypothesize that the WIDI CBIR platform would enhance radiology teaching, foster critical thinking, and provide a comprehensive curriculum in imaging interpretation and utilization.
A focus group consisting of 1 undergraduate, 7 medical students, 9 physician assistant students, and 3 PhD students participated in this study. We tested 3 different teaching methods: a didactic approach without WIDI, a proctored didactic approach using WIDI, and a flipped classroom approach using WIDI. An online survey was conducted to assess student preference and feedback on these methods and the use of WIDI in their curriculum.
Most students preferred the proctored didactic approach with WIDI. They reported that the platform complemented their curriculum and encouraged critical thinking. The modules covered adequate clinical and imaging details and enhanced their skills in imaging interpretation. Despite the limitations of a small sample size and reliance on self-reported outcomes, this study indicates that the WIDI platform could be integrated into PA and medical school curricula throughout the US, offering a standardized radiology curriculum.
The UF WIDI appears to be a promising tool for modernizing radiology education, improving imaging interpretation skills, and enhancing appropriate imaging selection among nonradiologist medical learners. WIDI offers case-based education in imaging use, workflow, search-pattern selection, and interpretation of common radiological findings, potentially bridging the gap in radiology education. Further research and larger studies are required to assess the long-term impact on performance and clinical practice.
本研究探讨了在线互动式基于案例的放射学教育工具——智慧影像诊断学（WIDI）基础放射学案例（CBIR）的实施和效果。我们假设 WIDI CBIR 平台将增强放射学教学、培养批判性思维，并提供全面的影像解读和利用课程。
一个由 1 名本科生、7 名医学生、9 名医师助理学生和 3 名博士生组成的焦点小组参与了这项研究。我们测试了 3 种不同的教学方法：没有 WIDI 的传统教学法、使用 WIDI 的有监督教学法和使用 WIDI 的翻转课堂教学法。我们进行了一项在线调查，以评估学生对这些方法和 WIDI 在其课程中的使用的偏好和反馈。
大多数学生更喜欢使用 WIDI 的有监督教学法。他们报告称，该平台补充了他们的课程，并鼓励批判性思维。这些模块涵盖了足够的临床和影像细节，提高了他们的影像解读技能。尽管样本量小且依赖于自我报告的结果存在局限性，但这项研究表明，WIDI 平台可以在美国的医师助理和医学院课程中得到整合，提供标准化的放射学课程。
UF WIDI 似乎是一种很有前途的现代化放射学教育工具，可以提高影像解读技能，并在非放射科医学学习者中增强适当的影像选择。WIDI 提供了基于案例的影像使用、工作流程、搜索模式选择和常见放射学发现解读的教育，有可能弥补放射学教育中的差距。需要进一步的研究和更大规模的研究来评估其对绩效和临床实践的长期影响。
