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OBJECTIVE: To develop a web-based educational resource for health professionals
responsible for the management of spinal cord injury (SCI). The
resource:www.elearnSCI.org is comprised of seven learning modules, each
subdivided into various submodules. Six of the seven modules address the
educational needs of all disciplines involved in comprehensive SCI management.
The seventh module addresses prevention of SCI. Each submodule includes an
overview, activities, self-assessment questions and references. RESOURCE: Three hundred and thirty-two experts from The International Spinal
Cord Society (ISCoS) and various affiliated societies from 36 countries were
involved in developing the resource through 28 subcommittees. The content of each
submodule was reviewed and approved by the Education and Scientific Committees of
ISCoS and finally by an Editorial Committee of 23 experts. KEY FEATURES: The
content of the learning modules is relevant to students and to new as well as
experienced SCI healthcare professionals. The content is applicable globally, has
received consumer input and is available at no cost. The material is presented on
a website underpinned by a sophisticated content-management system, which allows
easy maintenance and ready update of all the content. The resource conforms to
key principles of e-learning, including appropriateness of curriculum, engagement
of learners, innovative approaches, effective learning, ease of use, inclusion,
assessment, coherence, consistency, transparency, cost effectiveness and
feedback. CONCLUSION: www.elearnSCI.org provides a cost effective way of training
healthcare professionals that goes beyond the textbook and traditional
face-to-face teaching.

Langue : ANGLAIS