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Assessing effectiveness of an e-learning tool to aid junior doctor management of febrile children

REfining evaluation Methodologies for InTerventions that change practice (REMIT): A model to assess the effectiveness of an e-learning tool in improving the management of febrile children by junior doctors

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN94772165
Enrollment
100
Registered
2012-08-09
Start date
2012-08-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2016-10-17

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Conditions

Injuries and Emergencies, Paediatrics, Critical Care Not Applicable

Interventions

There are many educational programmes aimed at improving the clinical practice of health care professionals. A number of these programmes are delivered via information technology systems and described

Sponsors

University of Leicester
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: For Focus Group: Junior Doctor ST2 or below For observation pilot testing and main study: Although the children are not being studied directly themselves the observation of a doctors performance will be on children less than 5 years old who present with a fever or parent reported history of a fever.; Male and female participants Aged 18 - 60 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Junior doctor in possession of any part of the MRCPCH

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Participant satisfaction is measured using a validated online questionnaire at baseline and following completion of the e-learning package

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Participant behaviour measured using a guideline adherence matrix at baseline and following completion of the e-learning package 2. Participant knowledge measured using an online test at baseline and following completion of the e-learning package

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026