| Source of record | UK Trials |
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN88303017 |
| Date ISRCTN assigned | 18/07/2002 |
| Local reference number(s) | H0628 |
| Public title | An evaluation of the use of computer assisted learning in the teaching of musculoskeletal examination skills |
| Scientific title |
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| Acronym | N/A |
| Disease/condition/study domain | Arthritis |
| Study hypothesis | 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. |
| Design/methodology | Randomised controlled trial |
| Research ethics review | Not provided at time of registration |
| Countries of trial | United Kingdom |
| Participants - inclusion criteria | Undergraduate medical students. |
| Participants - exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Patient information material |
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| Anticipated start date | 30/09/2001 |
| Anticipated end date | 29/06/2005 |
| Status of trial | Completed |
| Target number of participants | Not provided at time of registration |
| Interventions | CDROM versus video (undergraduate medical students). |
| Primary outcome measure(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Secondary outcome measure(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publications | Results in http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=16208642 |
| Sources of funding | Arthritis Research Campaign (UK) |
| Sponsor name | Arthritis Research Campaign (UK) |
| Sponsor details | Copeman House
St Mary's Court
St Mary's Gate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
United Kingdom
S41 7TD |
| Sponsor email | info@arc.org.uk |
| Sponsor website | http://www.arc.org.uk |
| Contact name | Dr Andrew Hassell |
| Contact details | Staffordshire Rheumatology Centre
Haywood Hospital
High Lane
Burslem
Stoke-on-Trent
United Kingdom
ST6 7AG |
| Contact telephone | +44 (0)1782 556308 |
| Contact email | andyhassell@doctors.org.uk |
| More information | For more up-to-date information please go to the ISRCTN link below. |
| Link to record in ISRCTN Register | ISRCTN88303017 |
| Date last extracted from ISRCTN register | 17/04/2008 |
