Marianne Thornton1, Jennifer Harris2, Krista Breithaupt3, Tracey Dyks4, Hillel Finestone5, Marilyn MacKay-Lyons6. 1. Champlain Regional Stroke Network, 2221 Carnegie St, Ottawa, K1G 2V4, Ontario, Canada. marthorntonpt@gmail.com. 2. Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Avenue, Ottawa, K1Y 4W7, Ontario, Canada. 3. University of Ottawa, c/o 174 Meandering Brook Drive, ON, K1T O3C, Ottawa, Canada. 4. The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, K1H 8L6, Ontario, Canada. 5. Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital, 43 Bruyère St, ON, K1N 5C8, Ottawa, Canada. 6. Dalhousie University, Forest Building, 6299 South St, NS, B3H 4R2, Halifax, Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This paper describes the initial development process of an eLearning continuing professional education program primarily for post-licensure physiotherapists -"Electronic Aerobic Exercise Recommendations to Optimize Best Practices in Care after Stroke" (eAEROBICS). Our objective was to develop an evidence-based, clinically relevant, user-friendly eLearning program for online delivery tailored to facilitate prescription of aerobic exercise post-stroke by physiotherapists. The Demand Driven Learning Model guided curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation. Based on previously identified gaps in physiotherapists' knowledge of aerobic exercise, four learning modules were developed and delivered using an eLearning platform to maximize cost-effectiveness and flexibility. Five physiotherapists volunteered to pilot eAEROBICS, providing preliminary feedback on strengths and suggestions for improvement. RESULTS: Theoretical information and clinical applications addressed the learning objectives of each module in a logical manner. All technical or administrative issues encountered during program delivery were addressed. The feedback from the pilot end-users informed modifications to the eAEROBICS program. CONCLUSIONS: Processes used in developing eAEROBICS have the potential to serve as a model of electronic continuing professional education for other areas of physiotherapy practice. Further investigation of end-user perspectives and clinical impact of the program is warranted to determine the overall effectiveness of the program.
BACKGROUND: This paper describes the initial development process of an eLearning continuing professional education program primarily for post-licensure physiotherapists -"Electronic Aerobic Exercise Recommendations to Optimize Best Practices in Care after Stroke" (eAEROBICS). Our objective was to develop an evidence-based, clinically relevant, user-friendly eLearning program for online delivery tailored to facilitate prescription of aerobic exercise post-stroke by physiotherapists. The Demand Driven Learning Model guided curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation. Based on previously identified gaps in physiotherapists' knowledge of aerobic exercise, four learning modules were developed and delivered using an eLearning platform to maximize cost-effectiveness and flexibility. Five physiotherapists volunteered to pilot eAEROBICS, providing preliminary feedback on strengths and suggestions for improvement. RESULTS: Theoretical information and clinical applications addressed the learning objectives of each module in a logical manner. All technical or administrative issues encountered during program delivery were addressed. The feedback from the pilot end-users informed modifications to the eAEROBICS program. CONCLUSIONS: Processes used in developing eAEROBICS have the potential to serve as a model of electronic continuing professional education for other areas of physiotherapy practice. Further investigation of end-user perspectives and clinical impact of the program is warranted to determine the overall effectiveness of the program.
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