Pilot study shows cognitive learning strategies enhance knowledge retention in emergency medicine residents, suggesting effective teaching methods.
Key Points
This study aims to integrate cognitive learning strategies into emergency medicine education to improve knowledge retention and comprehension among residents.
Implemented a curriculum titled 'The Breakfast Club' in a single institution EM residency program as a pilot study.
Residents in the intervention group attended a virtual session utilizing cognitive learning techniques, while the control group followed the standard curriculum.
Knowledge comprehension and retention were assessed using pretest and postintervention assessments at short- and long-term intervals.
Residents in the intervention group showed improved performance, scoring 77% on short-term MCQ assessments compared to a baseline score of 53%.
On long-term assessment, intervention participants scored 69%, reflecting an increase in knowledge retention.
The results indicate a trend toward greater knowledge translation through the implemented cognitive strategies.