Using Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed) for emergency medical service education

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dc.contributor.authorSheahan, Judyen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorVan Schalkwyk, Susanen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorKeiller, Lianneen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorDippenaar, Enricoen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2021-03-29T06:38:00Z
dc.date.available2021-03-29T06:38:00Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionCITATION: Sheahan, J., et al. 2020. Using Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed) for Emergency Medical Service education. South Afican Journal of Pre-hospital Emergency Care, 1(2):13-21, doi:10.24213/1-2-4196.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajpec/
dc.description.abstractBackground: Continuous professional development (CPD) is a registration requirement for all healthcare professionals in South Africa. The shift-driven work environment of emergency and critical care providers often means it is logistically impractical to attend CPD events. FOAMed and online learning could make CPD activities more accessible. The aim of the study was to determine to what extent available FOAMed resources could be used to supplement the outcomes for successful completion of a CPD course.Methods: A retrospective content analysis was used to review FOAMed resources posted within a two-month period for their ability to cover outcomes of the Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) refresher course (a CPD course). Data were subject to a three-step process of content analysis that was matched to 17 identified course outcomes (themes).Results: A total of 441 FOAMed posts were reviewed during a two-month period. Of the 441 posts, 269 (61%) were excluded, and 172 (39%) FOAMed posts were determined relevant to cover the 17 identified themes of the AEA refresher course. The two most frequently observed themes were related to (i) professionalism, with 45 (26.2%) posts, and (ii) other general medical emergencies, with 39 (22.7%) posts. The remaining 15 themes had 88 (51.1%) posts distributed between them.Conclusion: The study highlights the potential of FOAMed resources to supplement the delivery of education, such as a CPD course. Given that the outcomes were unequally represented, educational institutions should be aware that despite the value of FOAMed, due caution must be given to the critiques and limitations of this educational approach.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttps://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajpec/article/view/4196
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent9 pages ; illustrations
dc.identifier.citationSheahan, J., et al. 2020. Using Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed) for Emergency Medical Service education. South Afican Journal of Pre-hospital Emergency Care, 1(2):13-21, doi:10.24213/1-2-4196
dc.identifier.issn2709-3786 (online)
dc.identifier.otherdoi:10.24213/1-2-4196
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/109716
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherEmergency Care Society of South Africa
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectEmergency medical personnel -- Knowledge and learning -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subjectEmergency medical personnel -- Education(Continuing education) -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subjectEmergency medical personnel -- Education(Continuing education) -- Curriculum planning -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subjectFree open access medical education (FOAMed)en_ZA
dc.titleUsing Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed) for emergency medical service educationen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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