ABSTRACT Objective: A growing demand for online learning has altered the traditional face-to-face training environment for some clinical skills. When intentionally designed, online learning has been shown to be an effective method for teaching these skills. Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) provider training is currently offered in online learning environments; however, its effectiveness has not been investigated.
Methods: The purpose of this mixed-methods pilot study was to assess the feasibility of studying IASTM education in an online learning environment. Seven participating Doctors of Chiropractic were randomly assigned to online or in-person training groups and received the same four-hour course content. Pre- and post-training quantitative surveys and post-training qualitative surveys were completed by study participants from both groups.
Results: Results identified no specific problems associated with successful student completion of assigned training or the appropriateness/usability of the data collection surveys.
Conclusion: Future research should give special attention to student recruitment and retention with targeted marketing of pre- and post-graduate continuing education students. The methodology used in this pilot study was found to be scalable for future research.
Author keywords: Soft Tissue; Chiropractic; Medical Education
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