title: Evaluation of an E-learning resource on approach to the first unprovoked seizure.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To develop and evaluate an online educational package instructing paediatricians and trainees in the diagnosis and management of a first unprovoked seizure in children.
  
  
  METHODS
  The E-learning content was created following a comprehensive literature review that referenced current international guidelines. Rigorous consultation with local paediatric neurologists, paediatricians and epilepsy nurses was undertaken. A series of learning modules was created and sequenced to reflect steps needed to achieve optimal diagnosis and management in a real-life situation of a child presenting with a paroxysmal event. Paediatric registrars and advanced trainees from the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network were assessed before and after using the E-learning Resource. Measures included general epilepsy knowledge, case-based scenario knowledge; self-rated measures of satisfaction with instruction and confidence regarding clinical approach to the child with first unprovoked seizure; and open ended questions evaluating the usefulness of the E-learning resource.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Performance on measures of general epilepsy knowledge and on the seizure-related case scenarios improved significantly following completion of the E-learning as did self-rated satisfaction with instruction and confidence across all aspects of managing first seizure.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The E-learning resource has been validated as a useful educational resource regarding the first afebrile unprovoked seizure for paediatricians.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Level 4 Emergency Wing, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.|School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Fleur A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Le Marne
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Level 4 Emergency Wing, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Hannah
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: McGinness
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Level 4 Emergency Wing, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Rob
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Slade
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Level 4 Emergency Wing, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.|School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cardamone
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Level 4 Emergency Wing, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Shirleen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Balbir Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Level 4 Emergency Wing, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Anne M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Connolly
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Level 4 Emergency Wing, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. annie.bye@health.nsw.gov.au.|School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. annie.bye@health.nsw.gov.au.
authors.forename: Ann Me
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Bye
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009517:New South Wales; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education*; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
keywords: diagnosis; differential; education; epilepsy; neurology; seizures