An evaluation of the use of computer assisted learning in the teaching of musculoskeletal examination skills

ISRCTN ISRCTN88303017
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN88303017
Secondary identifying numbers H0628
Submission date
18/07/2002
Registration date
18/07/2002
Last edited
04/10/2007
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Andrew Hassell
Scientific

Staffordshire Rheumatology Centre
Haywood Hospital
High Lane
Burslem
Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 7AG
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)1782 556308
Email andyhassell@doctors.org.uk

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Other
Study typeQuality of life
Scientific title
Study objectivesIn order to optimise the treatment of people with arthritis and related conditions it is important that all doctors have the necessary skills to examine and assess joints. In the past teaching of these skills has not been a priority in medical schools and there is a need for it to be improved, despite financial and staffing restrictions. Rheumatology nurse specialists are increasingly involved in the assessment and treatment of patients and there is a similar need for effective but efficient training in this group. The aim of our study is to test whether a multimedia computer package is of value in helping medical students, GP trainees and nurse specialists in learning to assess the shoulder and knee joints. Our findings will also be a guide to whether it is worth developing similar computer based packages in the future.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedArthritis
InterventionCDROM versus video (undergraduate medical students).
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureNot provided at time of registration
Secondary outcome measuresNot provided at time of registration
Overall study start date30/09/2001
Completion date29/06/2005

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target number of participantsNot provided at time of registration
Key inclusion criteriaUndergraduate medical students.
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment30/09/2001
Date of final enrolment29/06/2005

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

Staffordshire Rheumatology Centre
Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 7AG
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)
Charity

Copeman House
St Mary's Court
St Mary's Gate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7TD
United Kingdom

Email info@arc.org.uk
Website http://www.arc.org.uk
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Funders

Funder type

Charity

Arthritis Research Campaign (UK)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article Results 15/10/2005 Yes No