THE EFFECT OF AN ONLINE LEARNING MODULE ON TRAINEE UNDERSTANDING AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF MECHANICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT DEVICES IN THE CICU
Recommended Citation
Kattula M, Al-suraimi A, Fadel R, Patel V, Basir MB, Rabbani B. THE EFFECT OF AN ONLINE LEARNING MODULE ON TRAINEE UNDERSTANDING AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF MECHANICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT DEVICES IN THE CICU. J Am Coll Cardiol 2025; 85(12):2524.
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
4-1-2025
Publication Title
J Am Coll Cardiol
Keywords
adverse device effect, assisted circulation, cohort analysis, complication, conference abstract, controlled study, coronary care unit, e-learning, extracorporeal oxygenation, female, human, intraaortic balloon pump, left ventricular assist device, male, rotation, staff training, teaching hospital, ventricular assist device
Abstract
Background: We identified a need to standardize mechanical circulatory support (MCS) device training for learners in an urban teaching hospital. We hypothesized that an enduring educational resource in the form of an asynchronous online module reviewing principles, daily care, and complications would improve understanding and ability to troubleshoot. Methods We developed a module, using Articulate Rise 360, addressing intraaortic balloon pumps (IABP), Impella, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Content was derived from textbooks, guidelines, articles, and hospital policies. A control cohort of residents and cardiology fellows in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) were surveyed at the beginning and end of their month-long rotation. The module was then made available to the intervention cohort, which was subsequently surveyed. Results An independent samples t-test comparing post-rotation scores demonstrated a significant improvement in learnersʼ perceptions about their ability to troubleshoot complications, time spent on formal education, and thoroughness of attending staff education. It did not, however, significantly improve learnersʼ views of their basic understanding compared to standard training except for ECMO. Conclusion Our asynchronous online module improved CICU learnersʼ perceptions of their ability to troubleshoot MCS devices and the time and quality of instruction provided to them. [Formula presented]
Volume
85
Issue
12
First Page
2524
