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4 A Multimedia Web‐based Interactive Quiz Module for the Education of Emergency Medical Personnel
Author(s) -
D’Agostino James,
Woo J.,
Anderton T.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
academic emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 124
eISSN - 1553-2712
pISSN - 1069-6563
DOI - 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2008.00131_4.x
Subject(s) - multimedia , presentation (obstetrics) , interface (matter) , key (lock) , interactive video , medicine , world wide web , web application , computer science , user interface , surgery , computer security , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , parallel computing , operating system
A dynamic database‐driven website was introduced in 2002. This site has served successfully as a learning tool with its annual update and addition of interactive case and quiz modules. To extend web‐based learning as an educational tool, we developed a multimedia web‐based module for emergency medicine, with video and audio enhancements to simulate patient encounters in the emergency ward setting. Central to the web‐module development is the creation of a relational database. We use FileMaker Pro with search, storage, retrieval, image, video and audio incorporation functions, and a built‐in interface that allows display of database contents in web templates. Initially the patient's history and presentation are presented with a 30–60 second video followed by key physical findings. The diagnostic studies and management of the patient are then available through sequential interactive quizzes and feedback replies, presented in audio‐, video‐ and image‐oriented formats. The format of the quizzes themselves simulates medical board questions. Initial feedback has been favorable. The majority of emergency medicine personnel feel that this module complements and enhances regular lecture sessions. In addition, it enables preservation of interesting and/or infrequently encountered cases for viewing by all residents in Emergency Medicine.