Enhancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques for autoantibody evaluation: Utility of a single-day hands-on workshop
Background: Laboratory tests evaluating autoantibodies form a key part of rheumatology practice, yet this remains the least emphasized part of rheumatology training. Methods: We conducted a single-day autoantibody workshop to train young rheumatologists in the principles of autoantibody testing as w...
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| author | Durga Prasanna Misra Krushna Chandra Pani Sajjan N Shenoy Anupam Wakhlu Parasar Ghosh Pravin Hissaria Vikas Agarwal |
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| description | Background: Laboratory tests evaluating autoantibodies form a key part of rheumatology practice, yet this remains the least emphasized part of rheumatology training.
Methods: We conducted a single-day autoantibody workshop to train young rheumatologists in the principles of autoantibody testing as well as provide hands-on exposure to conduct these tests. We assessed the efficacy of this workshop by pretest and posttest questionnaires evaluating three domains – Antigen–antibody interactions and laboratory techniques other than immunofluorescence (Domain 1); immunofluorescence (Domain 2); and clinical relevance of autoantibodies (Domain 3). In addition, we also sought unstructured feedback from participants.
Results: There was a baseline knowledge deficit regarding autoantibody estimation and evaluation among the participants. Comparison of pre- and posttest questionnaires revealed that the 1-day workshop was effective in improving overall knowledge about autoantibody testing as well as in Domain 1 and 2 but not Domain 3. Hands-on exposure and basic level discussion of laboratory techniques were appreciated by attendees.
Conclusion: A single-day workshop is effective in enhancing knowledge of attendees about autoantibody testing. In-depth discussions about these laboratory techniques in rheumatology, the immune mechanisms involved and association with clinical scenarios require workshops of longer duration. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-78ff5adcbf3847f3a1dffec0d432d5722025-08-20T02:58:55ZengSAGE PublishingIndian Journal of Rheumatology0973-36980973-37012018-01-0113317818110.4103/injr.injr_153_17Enhancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques for autoantibody evaluation: Utility of a single-day hands-on workshopDurga Prasanna MisraKrushna Chandra PaniSajjan N ShenoyAnupam WakhluParasar GhoshPravin HissariaVikas AgarwalBackground: Laboratory tests evaluating autoantibodies form a key part of rheumatology practice, yet this remains the least emphasized part of rheumatology training. Methods: We conducted a single-day autoantibody workshop to train young rheumatologists in the principles of autoantibody testing as well as provide hands-on exposure to conduct these tests. We assessed the efficacy of this workshop by pretest and posttest questionnaires evaluating three domains – Antigen–antibody interactions and laboratory techniques other than immunofluorescence (Domain 1); immunofluorescence (Domain 2); and clinical relevance of autoantibodies (Domain 3). In addition, we also sought unstructured feedback from participants. Results: There was a baseline knowledge deficit regarding autoantibody estimation and evaluation among the participants. Comparison of pre- and posttest questionnaires revealed that the 1-day workshop was effective in improving overall knowledge about autoantibody testing as well as in Domain 1 and 2 but not Domain 3. Hands-on exposure and basic level discussion of laboratory techniques were appreciated by attendees. Conclusion: A single-day workshop is effective in enhancing knowledge of attendees about autoantibody testing. In-depth discussions about these laboratory techniques in rheumatology, the immune mechanisms involved and association with clinical scenarios require workshops of longer duration.http://www.indianjrheumatol.com/article.asp?issn=0973-3698;year=2018;volume=13;issue=3;spage=178;epage=181;aulast=MisraAntineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodyantinuclear antibodyAutoantibodymedical educationworkshop |
| spellingShingle | Durga Prasanna Misra Krushna Chandra Pani Sajjan N Shenoy Anupam Wakhlu Parasar Ghosh Pravin Hissaria Vikas Agarwal Enhancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques for autoantibody evaluation: Utility of a single-day hands-on workshop Indian Journal of Rheumatology Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody antinuclear antibody Autoantibody medical education workshop |
| title | Enhancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques for autoantibody evaluation: Utility of a single-day hands-on workshop |
| title_full | Enhancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques for autoantibody evaluation: Utility of a single-day hands-on workshop |
| title_fullStr | Enhancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques for autoantibody evaluation: Utility of a single-day hands-on workshop |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques for autoantibody evaluation: Utility of a single-day hands-on workshop |
| title_short | Enhancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques for autoantibody evaluation: Utility of a single-day hands-on workshop |
| title_sort | enhancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory techniques for autoantibody evaluation utility of a single day hands on workshop |
| topic | Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody antinuclear antibody Autoantibody medical education workshop |
| url | http://www.indianjrheumatol.com/article.asp?issn=0973-3698;year=2018;volume=13;issue=3;spage=178;epage=181;aulast=Misra |
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