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A novel low-cost method in delivering a video-based e-learning module for Royal College of Ophthalmologists Clinical Guidelines on screening Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Retinopathy

Poster Details

First Author: F.Sanders UK

Co Author(s): C. Gunasekera                    

Abstract Details

Purpose:

Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy is not reversible. Screening may not “prevent” damage, but if conducted properly it enables the detection of toxicity before vision is significantly affected. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists published guidelines on “Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Retinopathy: Recommendations on Screening” in February 2018. We note the high prevalence of hydroxychloroquine retinopathy ranging from 7.5% after 5 years of use and 20-50% after 20 years of therapy which could affect patients undergoing cataract surgery. We report a successfully implemented web-based e-learning module to aid ophthalmologists on the management of hydroxychloroquine retinopathy screening using  evidence based guidelines.

Setting:

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK.

Methods:

A landing page was set up using a free website builder at: https://hydroxychloroquinescreening.weebly.com An e-learning module was created using the Good Practice Points (GPP) and Key Recommendations from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK. With no coding experience required, an e-learning module complete with certification was created using Google Forms which allowed easy data capture and analysis. A video with a summary of the key findings was embedded onto the landing page using YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBYeEUyhvDQ

Results:

Participants undertaking the e-learning module found this to a useful summary of the recent guidelines and a useful tool in aiding memory. The module can be repeated in order to gain an adequate score and gain certification.

Conclusions:

This method of delivering e-learning using a web based platform and agile multimedia can appeal particularly to the young ophthalmologist. The e-learning module engages several aspects of Andragogical learning by varying the delivery of key information through different formats. This project would be of interest to ophthalmologists interacting with patients using hydroxychloroquine prior to cataract surgery in order to aid prognosis and undertake fully informed consent.

Financial Disclosure:

None