ABS11: Updating knowledge of primary care physicians on the management of asthma using a new interactive method based on Playing Cards

Abstract

Introduction:Asthma control and care are still frequently sub-optimal and new means of improving knowledge transfer to caregivers, such as those based on Game-based methods, are needed [1].Aims and objectives:To describe an innovative method of updating Primary Care Physicians (PCP) on asthma management, using a method integrating Play and Scientific components.Methods:We developed an interactive Playing Card workshop to communicate Asthma Guidelines recommendations and facilitate knowledge transfer. During this workshop, the physicians had to manage real-life cases using the tools that were provided to them and discuss with their peers and asthma specialists about the optimal management of the cases proposed.Results:The game allowed the physician to communicate relevant content, experiment with a different learning format and stimulated interactivity in a climate of friendly competition. An initial assessment made by thirty-four participating physicians showed that the method was considered innovative, highly interactive and useful in promoting reflection, interaction and learning. It generated relevant discussions on how to apply Guidelines recommendations into current asthma care.Conclusions:This new interactive educational intervention, integrating play and scientific components, was considered an innovative and valuable method by participants. It stimulated reflection and generated relevant discussion on current asthma Guidelines and how to apply them to current practice, thus facilitating knowledge transfer to caregivers. Conflict of interest and funding This work was supported by an unrestrictive grant to CME from Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.