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Table 1 Case based approach to ELPAS online modules

From: Effects of a case-based interactive e-learning course on knowledge and attitudes about patient safety: a quasi-experimental study with third-year medical students

Module

Case

Technology used

Learning outcome

Team work

Case presented by video: A CPR-team resuscitates a patient, teamwork is not optimal.

Online video.

Students apply Big-5 model of teamwork to find solutions.

Etherpad to work on the problem analysis collaboratively.

Error management

A real case from a critical incident reporting system (CIRS) is reported.

Data repository.

Students use systematic error analysis to identify potential problems.

Discussion board.

Situational awareness

Case presented by video: A young patient dies during induction of a routine anaesthesia due to can’t ventilate, can’t intubate situation.

Interactive video with integrated quiz.

Students apply situational awareness model to identify causes which led to the accident.

Discussion board.