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
Protocol serial number	H0628
Sponsor	Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)
Funder	Arthritis Research Campaign (UK)

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Statistical analysis plan

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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

Primary study design	Interventional
Study design	Randomised controlled trial
Secondary study design	Randomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectives	In 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) studied	Arthritis
Intervention	CDROM versus video (undergraduate medical students).
Intervention type	Other
Primary outcome measure(s)	Not provided at time of registration
Key secondary outcome measure(s)	Not provided at time of registration
Completion date	29/06/2005

Participant type(s)	Patient
Age group	Not Specified
Sex	Not Specified
Key inclusion criteria	Undergraduate medical students.
Key exclusion criteria	Not provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment	30/09/2001
Date of final enrolment	29/06/2005

Staffordshire Rheumatology Centre

Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 7AG
United Kingdom

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share	No
IPD sharing plan summary	Not provided at time of registration
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Output type	Details	Date created	Date added	Peer reviewed?	Patient-facing?
Results article	Results	15/10/2005		Yes	No