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Title: Educational benefits of the online journal club: A systematic review.
Authors: Aweid, Bashaar1, Haider, Zakir2, Wehbe, Maya3, Hunter, Alistair4
Source: Medical Teacher. Jan 2022, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p57-62. 6p.
Subject Terms: *Teaching methods, *Journal writing, *Professional employee training, *COVID-19 pandemic, Online information services, Internet, Systematic reviews, Physicians, Social distancing, MEDLINE
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
Abstract: Online journal clubs (JCs) have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic with the resulting social distancing and popularity of online platforms. This systematic review aims to explore current evidence of their use/benefits for clinicians and compare their value to face-to-face (F2F) JCs. PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched systematically, adhering to PRISMA guidelines. Articles were included if they involved clinicians in medical/surgical populations, using an online JC assessing utility, experience and educational value. Quality assessment was undertaken using MERSQI. Fifteen studies were included with findings synthesised into five themes: critical appraisal skills, satisfaction/value, accessibility/environment, evidence-based practice, and preference of online JC. Studies revealed high satisfaction and equivocal or increased preference of online JCs compared to F2F due to ease of access, diverse participation, and less time/cost spent travelling. Online JCs were found to be educationally valuable, aiding development of critical appraisal skills, and promoting change in practice. Disadvantages included lack of discussion intensity, technical issues, and limited interaction on some platforms. Online JCs are educationally valuable with high satisfaction rates and distinct advantages/disadvantages to F2F JCs. More high-quality studies are required to elucidate the ideal format to further improve their educational value, utility, and adoption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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