E-learning—an interventional element of the PRiVENT project to improve weaning expertise
Authors: Michels-Zetsche Julia D. , Schubert-Haack Janina , Tanck Katrin , Neetz Benjamin , Iberl Gabriele , Müller Michael , Kempa Axel , Joves Biljana , Rheinhold Andreas , Ghiani Alessandro , Tsitouras Konstantinos , Schneider Armin , Rauch Christoph , Gehrig Patrick , Biehler Elena , Fleischauer Thomas , Britsch Simone , Frerk Timm , Szecsenyi Joachim , Herth Felix J. F. , Trudzinski Franziska C. ,   the PRiVENT-Study Group, Trudzinski Franziska Christina , Michels-Zetsche Julia Dorothea , Müller Beatrice , Meis Jan , Bentner Martina , Fleischhhauer Thomas , Forstner Johanna , Fuchs Gerhard , Litke Nicola , Qreini Markus , von Schumann Selina , Sturm Noemi , Weis Aline , Wensing Michel , Grobe Thomas , Klingenberg Anja , Kempa Alex , Ehab Ahmed , Neurohr Claus , Lutz Nina , Walcher Swenja , Paderewska Joanna , Briese Selina , Sugg Joachim , Hirschmann Susanne , Straub Christa , Jabbour Claude , Hahn Michael , Krebs Jörg , Graf Peter-Tobias , Denzer Petra , Fiedler Mascha O. , Bomeken Miriane , Stier Sebastian , Terboven Tom , Merle Uta , Regula Jens , Müller Jens , Oltmanns Ute , Hennersdorf Marcus , Satir Neslihan , Borst Mathias , Mayer Brigitte , Reikow Wolfgang , Kredel Markus , Keppeler Patrick , Frey Konstantin , Wolff Holger , Seidlitz Florian , Bientzle Stefanie , Nohé Boris , Allgäuer Sebastian , Schöpp Alexej , Schlegel Christoph , Hübner Imke , Kuzniar Andrezj , Häberle Helene , Riessen Reimer , Schempf Benjamin , Rebenschütz Ingo , Straub Andreas , Kollum Marc , Winter Markus , Hartveg Paul , Junginger Andreas , Beck Helmut , Vogel Mathias 
Published: April 2024

Background

PRiVENT (PRevention of invasive VENTilation) is an evaluation of a bundle of interventions aimed at the prevention of long-term invasive mechanical ventilation. One of these elements is an e-learning course for healthcare professionals to improve weaning expertise. The aim of our analysis is to examine the implementation of the course in cooperating intensive care units.

Methods

The course has been developed through a peer review process by pulmonary and critical care physicians in collaboration with respiratory therapists, supported by health services researchers and a professional e-learning agency. The e-learning platform “weLearn” was made available online to participating healthcare professionals. Feedback on the e-learning programme was obtained and discussed in quality circles (QCs). We measured the acceptance and use of the programme through access statistics.

Results

The e-learning course “Joint Prevention of Long-Term Ventilation” consists of 7 separate modules with practice-oriented training units as well as a cross-module area and corresponding interactive case studies. Users can receive 23 CME (continuing medical education) credits. The platform was released on July 1, 2021. By June 28, 2023, 214 users from 33 clinics had registered. Most users (77–98%) completed the modules, thus performing well in the test, where 90–100% passed. In the QCs, the users commended the structure and practical relevance of the programme, as well as the opportunity to earn CME credits.

Conclusion

Especially for medical staff in intensive care units, where continuous training is often a challenge during shift work, e-learning is a useful supplement to existing medical training.

Trial registration

The PRiVENT study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05260853) on 02/03/2022.