Papers by Kadriye O . Lewis
Background: The Pediatric Nutrition Series (PNS) consists of ten online, interactive modules and ... more Background: The Pediatric Nutrition Series (PNS) consists of ten online, interactive modules and supplementary educational materials that have utilized web-based multimedia technologies to offer nutrition education for pediatric trainees and practicing physicians. The purpose of the study was to evaluate pediatric trainees\u27 engagement, knowledge acquisition, and satisfaction with nutrition modules delivered online in interactive and non-interactive formats. Methods: From December 2010 through August 2011, pediatric trainees from seventy-three (73) different U. S. programs completed online nutrition modules designed to develop residents\u27 knowledge of counseling around and management of nutritional issues in children. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 19. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in comparing interactive versus non-interactive modules. Pretest/posttest and module evaluations measured knowledge acquisition and satisfaction. Results: Three hundred ...
Background: The Pediatric Nutrition Series (PNS) consists of ten online, interactive modules and ... more Background: The Pediatric Nutrition Series (PNS) consists of ten online, interactive modules and supplementary educational materials that have utilized web-based multimedia technologies to offer nutrition education for pediatric trainees and practicing physicians. The purpose of the study was to evaluate pediatric trainees’ engagement, knowledge acquisition, and satisfaction with nutrition modules delivered online in interactive and non-interactive formats. Methods: From December 2010 through August 2011, pediatric trainees from seventy-three (73) different U.S. programs completed online nutrition modules designed to develop residents ’ knowledge of counseling around and management of nutritional issues in children. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 19. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in comparing interactive versus non-interactive modules. Pretest/posttest and module evaluations measured knowledge acquisition and satisfaction. Results: Three hundred and tw...
Although many medical institutions offer faculty development in education, this does not provide ... more Although many medical institutions offer faculty development in education, this does not provide the in-depth knowledge of the science of teaching required for medical education research and careers in medical education. This paper describes our expanding faculty development activities at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) that have culminated in the development and implementation of an innovative Online Master's Degree in
Online education is increasingly recognized by medical educators as a teaching and learning tool ... more Online education is increasingly recognized by medical educators as a teaching and learning tool to support formal and continuing medical education. The faculty development team at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College of Education (UCCOE) developed an Online Masters Degree in Education program designed to provide healthcare professionals with the educational pedagogy needed to teach more effectively and to conduct educational research. A qualitative case study describes the experiences of four physicians who completed the existing Master’s Degree in Education (Curriculum and Instruction major) in a combined in-class/online format. These physicians then helped customize the curriculum for medical education and adapt the program to an all-online format. Each participant benefited from the program in different ways (e.g. improved educational research methods, teaching and technology skills, assessment technique...
Online Learning, 2019
In this technologically advanced age, much emphasis is put on collaboration in education at many ... more In this technologically advanced age, much emphasis is put on collaboration in education at many levels. As a result, faculty co-teaching (collaborative teaching) has grown dramatically. This paper introduces how two instructors from different countries (USA and Turkey), one experienced in online teaching and the other in medical informatics, collaborated successfully, to develop and teach an online medical informatics course. This study outlines effective strategies in co-teaching and student satisfaction with the course and includes various instructional techniques for cost effective technology for communicating at a distance.
The Journal of Educators Online, 2015
As the number of online degree programs continues to grow, one of the greatest challenges is deve... more As the number of online degree programs continues to grow, one of the greatest challenges is developing a sense of community among learners who do not convene at the same time and place. This study examined the sense of community among medical professionals in an online graduate program for healthcare professionals. We took the sample from a fully online program delivered jointly by a state university and a local children's hospital in the Midwest. We administered Rovai's Classroom Community Survey with 11 additional demographic questions. We also utilized online interviews to further explore students' understanding of sense of community. A bi-factor model was fitted to the online sense of community survey data. Using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) we identified potential group differences. The qualitative data were analyzed thematically in a recursive and iterative process. Study results suggested that a dominant factor existed: sense of community with two sub-domain factors including sense of learning and sense of connectedness. No significant differences in sense of community with regard to gender, native language, or area of medical practice were detected. However, results showed a difference in sense of community between the three courses examined. This study is the first to examine the sense of community among online medical professionals. Since our findings are in contrast to those of previous 2 studies, this opens the door to additional studies around the possible differences between the community characteristics and needs of medical professionals as online students.
The Journal of Educators Online, 2009
Although many medical institutions offer faculty development in education, this does not provide ... more Although many medical institutions offer faculty development in education, this does not provide the in-depth knowledge of the science of teaching required for medical education research and careers in medical education. This paper describes our expanding faculty development activities at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) that have culminated in the development and implementation of an innovative Online Master's Degree in Education program. Working in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College of Education, CCHMC developed an Online Master's Degree in Education program targeting physicians and other health care professionals. The master's program has proven to be an effective means of developing health care professionals' educational pedagogy and skills as measured by program growth and outcomes of the participants. Medical institutions may approach faculty development through various methods, but the unique nature of online programs provides more flexible learning opportunities to nurture healthcare professionals beyond traditional programs.
The Journal of Educators Online, 2006
Online education is increasingly recognized by medical educators as a teaching and learning tool ... more Online education is increasingly recognized by medical educators as a teaching and learning tool to support formal and continuing medical education. The faculty development team at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College of Education (UCCOE) developed an Online Masters Degree in Education program designed to provide healthcare professionals with the educational pedagogy needed to teach more effectively and to conduct educational research. A qualitative case study describes the experiences of four physicians who completed the existing Master's Degree in Education (Curriculum and Instruction major) in a combined in-class/online format. These physicians then helped customize the curriculum for medical education and adapt the program to an all-online format. Each participant benefited from the program in different ways (e.g. improved educational research methods, teaching and technology skills, assessment techniques, performance-based learning). The program introduced new concepts in education that the physician participants were able to adapt to medical education. All participants became more aware of their role as educators, and demonstrated increased understanding of teaching and learning concepts, including the many benefits of online learning for physicians with full-time professional responsibilities.
Clinical trials are a major component in the advancement of medical care; however, role preparati... more Clinical trials are a major component in the advancement of medical care; however, role preparation for clinical research personnel is under-researched in the United States and other countries.1 U.S. federal regulations contain a requirement that investigators be qualified by “training and experience” to investigate a new drug,2 and although principal investigators hold overall responsibility for the trials they lead, they may delegate study-related tasks to individuals “qualified by education, training, and experience.”3 No specifics dictate what education or training is considered acceptable, or what constitutes this qualification.
Journal of Contemporary Medical Education, 2014
Objective: Health literacy is a serious public health issue, and there are significant barriers t... more Objective: Health literacy is a serious public health issue, and there are significant barriers to effective health communication among patients, physicians, and patient care personnel. We developed and implemented a hospital-wide health literacy survey to better determine the knowledge and practices of physicians and patient care personnel concerning health literacy in a hospital setting. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we invited physicians and patient care personnel from a pediatric hospital in the Midwest to participate in a health literacy survey. The survey combined open-ended questions and Likert-type items consisting of four domains: communication, decision-making, interpersonal skills, and health literacy knowledge. Quantitative data were analyzed-using SPSS software (descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha, and t-test). Open-ended responses were analyzed thematically. Results: A total of 145 physicians and 891 patient care personnel completed the surveys. The results of Cronbach's alpha, which was used to estimate the internal consistency of the scale, were 0.7 or greater for all domains. Most of the respondents had a general idea of what health literacy means, but only 37% of patient care personnel and 65% of physicians were able to define health literacy adequately. This study revealed several differences in health literacy perceptions between physicians and patient care personnel, but most respondents agreed that there is a need for health literacy training for health care professionals. Conclusion: The results of our study revealed insights and suggest that there is an obvious need to dedicate further efforts toward promoting health literacy. Health literacy training for all healthcare professionals is crucial to create health literate healthcare organizations. The findings are also useful for the health literacy group to plan health literacy initiatives and educational programs for healthcare providers to improve communication about health with patient and families.
Medical Science Educator, 2012
ABSTRACT Introduction: The dynamic nature of the Internet offers new opportunities for medical le... more ABSTRACT Introduction: The dynamic nature of the Internet offers new opportunities for medical learners by presenting several key advantages for the dissemination of medical curricula online. The purpose of this study was to determine technical and pedagogical readiness of faculty and students for the feasibility of offering online medical courses. Methods: This case study was conducted on the main campus of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador) using both quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry. Data were gathered using online readiness surveys of faculty (10) and students (25), semi-structured interviews with each faculty member, and a focus group interview of eight students. Results: Based on the descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis, faculty and students had positive attitudes toward online courses and overall were prepared in technological readiness. However, the faculty’s knowledge about online teaching pedagogy and instructional design was insufficient. The results also showed several positive aspects of assessing readiness for online education and provided key information for developing solutions to the problems and challenges faculty and students may face in initiating online medical education. Time and budget were reported as the two biggest barriers to develop and implement online courses. Conclusion: Assessing the readiness of faculty and students to participate in online instruction can be challenging, but it is an essential step to get each individual’s input to address common needs and concerns. This process is very helpful in identifying critical success factors, choosing the right approach and applying timely strategies to ensure smooth transitions to new teaching and learning modalities.
Educational portfolios are widely used to document student learning and outcome assessment. This ... more Educational portfolios are widely used to document student learning and outcome assessment. This paper describes a model of an online Practicum course that incorporates the planning and production of an electronic educational portfolio (e-portfolio). This 6-credit-hour graduate level course in the Online Masters Degree program requires students to develop an e-portfolio during their field experience as part of the overall coursework. The e-portfolio then represents their final project for the course.
BMC Medical Education, 2014
Background: The Pediatric Nutrition Series (PNS) consists of ten online, interactive modules and ... more Background: The Pediatric Nutrition Series (PNS) consists of ten online, interactive modules and supplementary educational materials that have utilized web-based multimedia technologies to offer nutrition education for pediatric trainees and practicing physicians. The purpose of the study was to evaluate pediatric trainees' engagement, knowledge acquisition, and satisfaction with nutrition modules delivered online in interactive and non-interactive formats. Methods: From December 2010 through August 2011, pediatric trainees from seventy-three (73) different U.S. programs completed online nutrition modules designed to develop residents' knowledge of counseling around and management of nutritional issues in children. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 19. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in comparing interactive versus non-interactive modules. Pretest/posttest and module evaluations measured knowledge acquisition and satisfaction. Results: Three hundred and twenty-two (322) pediatric trainees completed one or more of six modules for a total of four hundred and forty-two (442) accessions. All trainees who completed at least one module were included in the study. Two-way analyses of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures (pre/posttest by interactive/noninteractive format) indicated significant knowledge gains from pretest to posttest (p < 0.002 for all six modules). Comparisons between interactive and non-interactive formats for Module 1 (N = 85 interactive, N = 95 noninteractive) and Module 5 (N = 5 interactive, N = 16 non-interactive) indicated a parallel improvement from the pretest to posttest, with the interactive format significantly higher than the non-interactive modules (p < .05). Both qualitative and quantitative data from module evaluations demonstrated that satisfaction with modules was high. However, there were lower ratings for whether learning objectives were met with Module 6 (p < 0.03) and lecturer rating (p < 0.004) compared to Module 1. Qualitative data also showed that completion of the interactive modules resulted in higher resident satisfaction. Conclusions: This initial assessment of the PNS modules shows that technology-mediated delivery of a nutrition curriculum in residency programs has great potential for providing rich learning environments for trainees while maintaining a high level of participant satisfaction.
In this technologically advanced age, much emphasis is put on collaboration in education at many ... more In this technologically advanced age, much emphasis is put on collaboration in education at many levels. As a result, faculty co-teaching (collaborative teaching) has grown dramatically. This paper introduces how two instructors from different countries (USA and Turkey), one experienced in online teaching and the other in medical informatics, collaborated successfully, to develop and teach an online medical informatics course. This study outlines effective strategies in co-teaching and student satisfaction with the course and includes various instructional techniques for cost effective technology for communicating at a distance. I.
Indian Journal of Open Learning, 2010
Abstract: Physicians in academic medicine have significant teaching responsibilities, yet they lg... more Abstract: Physicians in academic medicine have significant teaching responsibilities, yet they lgck' formal background in educational pedagogy. Although many medical centres now offer faculty development in teaching to improve instructional effectiveness, this does not provide in-depth knowledge of the science of teaching required for medical education research and careers in medical education. Physicians, who seek advanced degrees in education to enhance and complement their teaching responsibilities, often lack access to available programmes due to time commitments. The faculty development team of Cincinnati Children's HospitalMedical Centre (CCHMC) has recognized the advantages of computer technology in education as an effective method of instruction and a means to make the programme more accessible to health care professionals. in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College of Education, CCHMC developed a graduate level, online Master's Degree in Educatio...
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