A randomized controlled educational study to evaluate an e-learning module to teach the physical examination of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Authors' conclusion
The study demonstrated that a formalized educational program improved knowledge of the physical exam of the TMJ in JIA. Learners viewing the module were more adept at obtaining quantitative TMJ measurements.
Study context
- Population
- Pediatric rheumatology fellows learning the physical exam of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in JIA
- Participants
- 22 participants
- Comparison
- Article plus e-learning module vs article only
- Modulen = 11
- Articlen = 11reference
Methodological detailseducational study
- Educational study
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
OSCE score
Article
11.1
mean · SD 3.3
Module
13.5
mean · SD 1.9
P = 0.06
Further findings
Enjoyment score
P = 0.02
- Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) items, all favoring the module · measuring maximal incisal opening (MIO)
- P = 0.01
- OSCE items, all favoring the module · calculating maximal unassisted mouth opening (MUMO)
- P = 0.01
- OSCE items, all favoring the module · assessment of facial symmetry
- P = 0.03
Written test
- The two groups improved equally, with a trend toward improved defining of MIO in the module group
Self-reported TMJ examinations performed · three months following the intervention
- Comparable rates in the two groups
Original publication
A randomized controlled educational study to evaluate an e-learning module to teach the physical examination of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. Published 19 October 2024. doi:10.
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