title: Paediatric musculoskeletal matters (pmm)--collaborative development of an online evidence based interactive learning tool and information resource for education in paediatric musculoskeletal medicine.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We describe the collaborative development of an evidence based, free online resource namely 'paediatric musculoskeletal matters' (pmm). This resource was developed with the aim of reaching a wide range of health professionals to increase awareness, knowledge and skills within paediatric musculoskeletal medicine, thereby facilitating early diagnosis and referral to specialist care.
  
  
  METHODS
  Engagement with stakeholder groups (primary care, paediatrics, musculoskeletal specialties and medical students) informed the essential 'core' learning outcomes to derive content of pmm. Representatives from stakeholder groups, social science and web development experts transformed the learning outcomes into a suitable framework. Target audience representatives reviewed the framework and their opinion was gathered using an online survey (n = 74) and focus groups (n = 2). Experts in paediatric musculoskeletal medicine peer reviewed the content and design.
  
  
  RESULTS
  User preferences informed design with mobile, tablet and web compatible versions to facilitate access, various media and formats to engage users and the content presented in module format (i.e. Clinical assessment, Investigations and management, Limping child, Joint pain by site, Swollen joint(s) and Resources).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We propose that our collaborative and evidence-based approach has ensured that pmm is user-friendly, with readily accessible, suitable content, and will help to improve access to paediatric musculoskeletal medicine education. The content is evidence-based with the design and functionality of pmm to facilitate optimal and 'real life' access to information. pmm is targeted at medical students and the primary care environment although messages are transferable to all health care professionals involved in the care of children and young people.
authors.affiliation: Paediatric Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Research Group, Institute Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. nicola.smith@newcastle.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. tim.rapley@newcastle.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rapley
authors.affiliation: Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. sharmila.jandial@newcastle.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Sharmila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jandial
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health and Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. christine.english@northumbria.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: English
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health and Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. b.davies@northumbria.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.affiliation: Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. ruth.wyllie@nuth.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wyllie
authors.affiliation: Paediatric Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Research Group, Institute Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. h.e.foster@newcastle.ac.uk.|Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. h.e.foster@newcastle.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Helen E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Foster
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000193:education*; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education*; D000066908:Simulation Training / Q000379:methods*; D006113:United Kingdom