Journal article
Evaluation of the usability of and engagement with an osteoarthritis e-learning program developed for healthcare professionals
Osteoarthritis and cartilage open, Vol.8(2), pp.1-10
06/2026
PMID: 42011336
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to describe the development and evaluation of an OA eLearning program for healthcare professionals. The evaluation objectives were to measure the usability of, and engagement with, this program and assess the perceived feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness and user satisfaction among OA healthcare professionals.
Methods: A feasibility study was conducted, involving registered healthcare professionals, who regularly manage people with OA. Following baseline questionnaires, participants were asked to complete at least four OA eLearning modules over 10 weeks, followed by a 23-item evaluation questionnaire. The primary outcomes were usability and engagement with the OA eLearning program. Secondary outcomes included feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and satisfaction.
Results: The 31 eligible participants reflected a broad range of professional experiences, nationalities and settings. Program usability, engagement with content, navigation, presentation and overall satisfaction were rated as either very good or good by at least 84% of participants. Participants considered the program to be acceptable, feasible, and appropriate, with some areas for improvement in navigating the program.
Conclusions: The OA eLearning program shows promise in supporting healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based care. While the findings from this study will inform a randomised trial, the OA eLearning program is well positioned to enhance clinical education and practice.
Details
- Title
- Evaluation of the usability of and engagement with an osteoarthritis e-learning program developed for healthcare professionals
- Creators
- Bimbi Gray - Royal North Shore HospitalSarah Kobayashi - Royal North Shore HospitalJocelyn L. Bowden - Royal North Shore HospitalRana S. Hinman - The University of MelbourneKim Bennell - The University of MelbourneAnnette Burgess - The University of SydneyAndrew M. Briggs - Curtin UniversityVicky Duong - Royal North Shore HospitalChristian Barton - La Trobe UniversityHelen French - Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandJoice Cunningham - Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandHelen Slater - Curtin UniversityDaniel O'Brien - Auckland University of TechnologyJennifer Persaud - Sir Charles Gairdner HospitalNicolas Gallardo - Bethanie Aged Care (Perth, Western Australia)Kelli Allen - University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDavid F. Hamilton - Glasgow Caledonian UniversityMelanie A. Holden - Keele UniversityKatie F. Huffman - University of North Carolina at Chapel HillKathryn A. Miller - University of Wisconsin–MadisonJonathan Quicke - Queensland University of TechnologySøren T. Skou - University of Southern DenmarkBryan Y. Tan - Woodlands Health CampusClodagh Toomey - University of LimerickMartin van der Esch - Amsterdam University of Applied SciencesDavid J. Hunter - Royal North Shore HospitalJillian Eyles - Royal North Shore Hospital
- Publication Details
- Osteoarthritis and cartilage open, Vol.8(2), pp.1-10
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd; AMSTERDAM
- Grant note
- This study was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health (Public Health and Chronic Disease Program Arthritis-Health Professional Education and Training) and a Global Medical Education grant (Pfizer).
- Identifiers
- 991013372625802368
- Copyright
- © 2026 The Authors.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article