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Abstract Details

Exploring Neurology Resident Experiences with a No-prep Journal Club to Learn Research Study Design and Critical Appraisal
好色先生, Research, and Methodology
P7 - Poster Session 7 (8:00 AM-9:00 AM)
15-010
This study uses a qualitative approach within a constructivist paradigm to explore neurology residents' experiences with a no-prep journal club format and the influence of this format on learning critical appraisal.
Critical appraisal of research is an important skill in practicing evidence-based medicine. Traditional journal clubs often involve pre-session preparation, which can be challenging for resident physicians with competing professional commitments. To address these challenges, we implemented a no-prep journal club format, eliminating prerequisite preparation and emphasizing active, collaborative learning.
We conducted four monthly no-prep journal clubs in early 2024. Data were collected via one-on-one semi-structured interviews with neurology residents. We used Graneheim and Lundman’s qualitative content analysis approach to conduct thematic analysis based on grounded theory. Interview transcripts were descriptively coded, categorized, and analyzed to identify themes.
Nine neurology residents were interviewed, and five themes were identified. The no-prep journal club format established a psychologically safe learning environment by reducing participation hesitancy due to inadequate preparation. This format helped learners identify their knowledge gaps, situating them in their zones of proximal development. The presence of the resident and faculty facilitators offered scaffolding for residents to navigate beyond this zone towards independent study design. The format promoted active critique when reading research and the application of this information to patient care. Clinical case presentation promoted engagement by grounding the format in clinical relevance.
This no-prep journal club format reflected core elements of constructivist theory. Residents’ prompt identification of knowledge gaps illustrated Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development, while facilitator support provided the scaffolding necessary to advance their learning. Traditional and flipped classroom style journal club formats are challenged by the necessary prerequisite preparation. In contrast, the no-prep journal club illustrates how learning efficiency in critical appraisal can be improved even in the absence of preparatory work.
Authors/Disclosures
Sally Elting, BA
PRESENTER 		Ms. Elting has nothing to disclose.
Katherine Fu, MD (University of California, Los Angeles) Dr. Fu has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for 好色先生: Neurology Journal . Dr. Fu has received research support from 好色先生. Dr. Fu has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Edmond J. Safra Fellowship Reviewer with The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Laura Solano Miss Solano has nothing to disclose.
Joy M. Chan, MD Dr. Chan has nothing to disclose.
Roy E. Strowd III, MD, FAAN (Wake Forest School Of Medicine) Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Kaplan. Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Monteris Medical, Inc. Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novocure. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for SpringWorks . Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for 好色先生. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from Jazz Pharmaceuticals. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from National Institutes of Health. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from Alpha Omega Alpha. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Strowd has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Strowd has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.