Education Research: Current State and Effectiveness of EEG Education for Residents
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
Abstract: Background and Objectives: EEG interpretation is crucial for residents. However, studies indicated poor competency among residents in interpreting EEGs. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the current state and effectiveness of EEG education for residents. Methods: A literature search was conducted in electronic bibliographic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Official websites of organizations including the International League Against Epilepsy, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, American Epilepsy Society, International Child Neurology Association, Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists, and China Association Against Epilepsy were also searched for information on EEG education. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses methodologic standards for reporting systematic reviews were followed. The inclusion criteria of the articles were those that evaluated the effectiveness of EEG education or surveyed the status of EEG training for residents. Methodologic quality was assessed using the Risk of Bias in Nonrandomized Studies of Interventions, Version 2, tool. A meta-analysis of eligible studies was performed to compare precurriculum and postcurriculum test scores. Results: < 0.00001). Discussion: EEG education significantly improves residents' test scores and enhances their diagnostic skills of seizures. Future research should focus on evaluating the long-term retention of EEG knowledge following training, particularly regarding specialties.
Source: Neurology Education
Authors: Jianhua Chen, Si Chen, Yi-Cheng Zhu
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409285408