Priya Fielding-Singh1, Cati Brown-Johnson2, Marily Oppezzo1, Smita Das3, Robert Jackler4, Judith J Prochaska5. 1. Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of Medicine, , Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 2. Evaluation Sciences Unit, Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA. 3. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA. 4. Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA. 5. Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of Medicine, , Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. jpro@stanford.edu.
Abstract
AIM: Patients are asking health care providers about e-cigarettes, vaping, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Provider advice on ENDS has varied greatly, suggesting a need for evidence-based continuing medical education (CME). SETTING: A novel free online CME course was developed on ENDS risks and benefits, product types (e.g., vape pens, pods), and screening and counseling best practices for adults, adolescents, and different smoker profiles (e.g., daily, social). PARTICIPANTS: From January 2017 through June 2018, 1061 individuals accessed the course: 46% physicians, 7% physician assistants, 7% nurse practitioners, 15% nurses, 4% pharmacists, and 28% allied health/student/other; 41% were international. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The course was built from observed online patient-provider interactions. Through video role-plays, expert interviews, and interactive activities, the course engaged learners in the evidence on ENDS. Completers earned 1.5 CME units. PROGRAM EVALUATION: A total of 555 health care providers earned 832.5 CME units. Pre- to post-test scores significantly increased from 57 to 90%; 76% rated the course as above average (41%) or outstanding (35%); 99% indicated the course was free of commercial bias. DISCUSSION: Addressing the growing need for balanced provider education on ENDS, this interactive online CME engaged learners and increased knowledge on devices and evidence-based cessation approaches.
AIM: Patients are asking health care providers about e-cigarettes, vaping, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Provider advice on ENDS has varied greatly, suggesting a need for evidence-based continuing medical education (CME). SETTING: A novel free online CME course was developed on ENDS risks and benefits, product types (e.g., vape pens, pods), and screening and counseling best practices for adults, adolescents, and different smoker profiles (e.g., daily, social). PARTICIPANTS: From January 2017 through June 2018, 1061 individuals accessed the course: 46% physicians, 7% physician assistants, 7% nurse practitioners, 15% nurses, 4% pharmacists, and 28% allied health/student/other; 41% were international. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The course was built from observed online patient-provider interactions. Through video role-plays, expert interviews, and interactive activities, the course engaged learners in the evidence on ENDS. Completers earned 1.5 CME units. PROGRAM EVALUATION: A total of 555 health care providers earned 832.5 CME units. Pre- to post-test scores significantly increased from 57 to 90%; 76% rated the course as above average (41%) or outstanding (35%); 99% indicated the course was free of commercial bias. DISCUSSION: Addressing the growing need for balanced provider education on ENDS, this interactive online CME engaged learners and increased knowledge on devices and evidence-based cessation approaches.
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Keywords:
ENDS; Juul; continuing medical education; e-cigarettes; nicotine; vaping
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