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ISRCTN
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ISRCTN88303017
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ClinicalTrials.gov identifier
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Public title
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An evaluation of the use of computer assisted learning in the teaching of musculoskeletal examination skills
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Scientific title
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Acronym
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N/A
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Serial number at source
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H0628
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Study hypothesis
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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.
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Ethics approval
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Not provided at time of registration
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Study design
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Randomised controlled trial
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Countries of recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Disease/condition/study domain
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Arthritis
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Participants - inclusion criteria
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Undergraduate medical students.
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Participants - exclusion criteria
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Not provided at time of registration
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Anticipated start date
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30/09/2001
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Anticipated end date
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29/06/2005
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Status of trial
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Completed
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Patient information material
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Target number of participants
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Not provided at time of registration
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Interventions
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CDROM versus video (undergraduate medical students).
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Primary outcome measure(s)
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Not provided at time of registration
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Secondary outcome measure(s)
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Not provided at time of registration
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Sources of funding
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Arthritis Research Campaign (UK)
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Trial website
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Publications
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Results in http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=16208642
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Contact name
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Dr
Andrew
Hassell
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Address
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Staffordshire Rheumatology Centre
Haywood Hospital
High Lane
Burslem
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City/town
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Stoke-on-Trent
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Zip/Postcode
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ST6 7AG
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Tel
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+44 (0)1782 556308
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Email
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andyhassell@doctors.org.uk
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Sponsor
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Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)
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Address
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Copeman House
St Mary's Court
St Mary's Gate
Chesterfield
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City/town
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Derbyshire
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Zip/Postcode
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S41 7TD
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Email
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info@arc.org.uk
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Sponsor website:
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http://www.arc.org.uk
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Date applied
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18/07/2002
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Last edited
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04/10/2007
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Date ISRCTN assigned
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18/07/2002
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