Table 3.
Results of the In-line interactive Exercises
| 1st attempt correct n (%) | 2nd attempt correct n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise 1: Before the procedure | ||
| Required to select from options of yes, no, or maybe (correct answers in parentheses) | ||
| a) Allowed to eat before the procedure (no) | 72 (97.3) | 2 (2.7) |
| b) Awake during procedure (yes) | 27 (36.5) | 47 (63.5) |
| c) Feel anything during procedure (maybe) | 23 (31.1) | 51 (68.9) |
| Exercise 2: During the procedure | ||
| Required to tap or tap and drag on correct answer | ||
| a) Identify catheter insertion site | 56 (77.8) | 18 (22.2) |
| b) Trace catheter path | 67 (90.5) | 7 (9.5) |
| c) Identify spread of contrast dye | 47 (68.1) | 27 (31.9) |
| Exercise 3: After the procedure | ||
| Required to select from options of yes, no, or maybe | ||
| a) Allowed to drive after procedure (no) | 72 (97.3) | 2 (2.7) |
| b) Allowed to eat/drink after procedure (yes) | 35 (47.3) | 39 (52.7) |
| c) Ability to resume normal activities (maybe) | 18 (24.3) | 56 (75.7) |
| Exercise 4: Risks of procedure | ||
| Required to select from options of yes or no | ||
| a) Bruising (yes) | 68 (91.9) | 6 (8.1) |
| b) Infection (yes) | 69 (93.2) | 5 (6.8) |
| c) Rash (no) | 61 (82.4) | 13 (17.6) |
| Exercise 5: Benefits/risks of cardiac catheterization | ||
| Required to move statements to correct arms of the risk/benefit scales (Fig. 2) | ||
| a) Short recovery time (benefit) | 68 (91.9) | 6 (8.1) |
| b) May cause discomfort (risk) | 66 (93.0) | 8 (7.0) |
| c) Bruise/infection at the insertion site (risk) | 69 (93.2) | 5 (6.8) |
| d) Helps diagnose heart disease (benefit) | 70 (98.6) | 4 (1.4) |
| Exercise 6: Alternative diagnostic tests | ||
| Required to select most accurate way to identify coronary artery disease from Echocardiogram, Stress test, Cardiac catheterization, CT/MRI | ||
| a) Cardiac catheterization (correct) | 64 (86.5) | 10 (13.5) |
| Exercise 7: Benefits of cardiac catheterization | ||
| Required to select “all that apply” as the main benefits of cardiac catheterization | ||
| a) Evaluate how well the heart is pumping (correct) | 69 (93.2) | 5 (6.8) |
| b) Determine weight of heart (incorrect) | 68 (91.9) | 6 (8.1) |
| c) Assess condition of heart valves (correct) | 72 (97.3) | 2 (2.7) |
| d) Identify congenital heart disease? (correct) | 72 (97.3) | 2 (2.7) |
| e) Cure coronary artery disease (incorrect) | 57 (77.0) | 17 (23.0) |
| f) Identify blockages in coronary arteries (correct) | 74 (100) | 0 (0.0) |