Pediatric Web-based Video Capsule Endoscopy Curriculum: A Pilot Study to Determine the Ability to Implement a Standardized Educational Curriculum

JPGN reports · 4 authors, 4 centres

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Participants who completed the curriculum showed statistically significant improvements in self-reported comfort with various VCE tasks and in knowledge scores.

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The curriculum, hosted on a REDCap database, included educational materials, a minimum of 10 de-identified VCE cases with immediate feedback, and pre- and post-tests. Among completers, there was a statistically significant improvement in self-reported mean comfort levels for explaining indications, contraindications, managing complications, using VCE software, and interpreting findings. Significant improvements were also seen on objective knowledge and photo recognition posttests. All completers reported the curriculum was helpful and would recommend it. The study demonstrates the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a web-based VCE curriculum, though challenges with participant completion, navigation, and the need for CME credits were noted as limitations.

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gastroenterology

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PMC10158396

Pediatric Web-based Video Capsule Endoscopy Curriculum: A Pilot Study to Determine the Ability to Implement a Standardized Educational Curriculum

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Objectives: Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is a noninvasive modality to broadly image the gastrointestinal tract. Previously, the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and its endoscopy committee noted a lack of standardized pediatric VCE training. It was hypothesized that a web-based curriculum could be broadly implemented and help to enhance comfort and develop VCE skills. Methods: A pilot web-based VCE curriculum was created using REDCap database. An email invitation asking for participation was sent to a pediatric gastroenterology Listserv. Baseline comfort and knowledge regarding VCE skills were measured. Educational links and materials were provided following which participants completed VCE cases with immediate feedback. Finally, participants completed a posttest and a survey to complete the curriculum. Results: Fifty-two participants began the curriculum of which 37 (71%) partially completed, 12 (23%) completed, and 3 (6%) withdrew. Significant improvement was noted regarding self-reported mean comfort level in explaining indications ( P = 0.0097), contraindications ( P = 0.0036), managing complications ( P = 0.0048), using VCE software ( P = 0.00035), and interpreting VCE findings ( P = 0.00015). Participants showed significant improvement in knowledge ( P = 0.041) and photo recognition posttests ( P = 0.015). All participants who completed the curriculum found it helpful and reported that they would recommend it to their colleagues. Conclusions: This pilot curriculum demonstrated an improvement in participant self-reported comfort and an increase in VCE knowledge. Further resources would make a web-based curriculum easier to navigate and complete. Providing Continuation of Medical Education and Maintenance of Certification credits for future curricular iterations would provide an opportunity for training with recognition for pediatric gastroenterologists. Keywords: VCE, Pillcam, video capsule, capsule endoscopy, endoscopy, pediatric, online curriculum, continuing education, medical education, gastroenterology

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Uma Padhye Phatak, Corey Scherer, Nan Du et al.. Pediatric Web-based Video Capsule Endoscopy Curriculum: A Pilot Study to Determine the Ability to Implement a Standardized Educational Curriculum. JPGN reports. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1097/PG9.0000000000000130

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Uma Padhye Phatak, Corey Scherer, Nan Du, Joel A Friedlander

From the *Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, Yale University, New Haven, CT
†Pediatric Gastroenterology, Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH
‡Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, MA
§Digestive Health Institute, Aerodigestive Program, Children’s Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO.