Table 1.
Kolb Learning Modes in the RCP
| Kolb Learning Modes | Examples of Content |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimacy of Self-report | Use of Opioids | Effects of Unrelieved Pain | |
| Concrete Experience (CE) | Photo: boy playing videogame Vignette text depicts: 13 year old (yo) boy, post abdominal surgery, vital signs, pain level report, available analgesics |
Photo: boy in the playroom Vignette text depicts: 13 yo boy, femur fracture, vital signs, pain level report, available analgesics |
Photo: boy playing videogame, father at bedside Vignette text depicts: 13 yo boy, post-abdominal surgery, vital signs, pain level report, available analgesics |
| Reflective Observation (RO) | Series of questions about photo & text in CE (e.g., How would you rate Billy's pain? Upon what information did you base your assessment of Billy's pain?) |
Series of questions about photo & text in CE (e.g., How would you rate Matt's pain? What interventions would you implement to relieve Matt's pain?) |
Series of questions about photo & text in CE (e.g., What do you think are the possible causes of the pain that Billy is experiencing?) |
| Abstract Conceptualization (AC) | Best evidence about the legitimacy of self-report to guide pain management practices provided | Best evidence about effective administration of opioid analgesics provided | Best evidence about deleterious effects of unrelieved pain & pain physiology provided |
| Active Experimentation (AE) | 1. Video: nurses during shift report; nurse caring for Tyler reports that although he reported a pain level of 8 (0-10 scale) she did not administer give because he fell asleep 2.Series of questions (e.g., How would you respond to Tyler?) 3.Feedback about choice with rationale provided |
1. Photo & Vignette (Same as CE) 2.Series of questions (e.g., How much analgesic did Matt receive compared to what was prescribed?) 3.Feedback about choice with rationale provided |
1.Photo: little girl sitting quietly in bed Vignette text depicts: Sammy, a 10 yo after a skin graft, lying motionless & calm, reporting pain level of 7; available analgesics listed 2.Series of questions (e.g., What are the potential consequences of this level of pain?) 3.Feedback about choice with rationale provided |