By Kyster Nanan
Many of you will recall that, earlier this year, OMPRN launched a study to test whether our plain-language molecular pathology microlessons are an effective way to increase molecular pathology knowledge in a general audience that includes patient, their families and caregivers as well as the broader public. As part of the study, participants completed a short survey that included a knowledge quiz before and after viewing one of five randomly assigned OMPRN microlessons. With the survey now closed, and having received 82 responses, we are delighted to share some preliminary findings. Comparing pre- and post-lesson quiz scores reveals a 35% increase in quiz scores, indicating that the microlessons are achieving their intended purpose of increasing molecular pathology knowledge!
Feedback on the microlesson format itself was similarly encouraging. Most respondents felt more prepared to discuss the topic with a healthcare provider after completing a lesson and most trusted the information presented. Notably, the short format of the microlessons was well received by most people who completed the survey, suggesting the value of our concise, self-paced approach to public molecular pathology education.
We have a rich and robust dataset to dig into further and we are especially grateful to all of our readers who shared the survey within their own networks! These preliminary results will be part of a manuscript that is currently in preparation and we look forward to sharing further updates as this work progresses. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of OMPRN’s education and outreach activities! If this positive report has inspired you to have a look at the OMPRN plain-language library, you can check out the Learning menu at the top of the OMPRN homepage.
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