Staff experiences of a newly developed blended learning program to improve diabetes management at orthopedic clinics
4 affiliations
- 1Copenhagen University Hospital – Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
- 2Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
- 3Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, Nordsjaellands Hospital
- 4Department of Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet
Abstract
Background Errors in diabetes treatment are among the most frequently reported adverse events in hospitals and orthopaedic care. This study aimed to identify the learning needs of orthopaedic staff, develop a blended diabetes learning programme, and examine orthopaedic staff experiences of participating in the programme. Methods Nurses and physicians from endocrinological and orthopedic wards at three hospitals in the capital region of Denmark (Bispebjerg, Herlev, Nordsjællands Hospitals) participated in group concept mapping. A total of 193 orthopedic staffmembers completed an e-learning module and 174 attended one of 12 face-to-face classes. We used thematic analysis to analyze data from four focus group interviews (n = 14 nurses) and observations from face-to-face classes. Results We identified 12 learning objectives and identified three overall themes from thematic analysis: learning through cases, combining e-learning and face-to-face courses, and from learning to practice. These themes explained processes and contexts that facilitated or inhibited learning. Conclusions This study identified several key contexts (time, place, level of knowledge, nurse seniority, organisational support) and critical processes (educators’ facilitation, scaffolding, case-based learning) that influence physicians and nurses learning experience and applying it in practice.
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BibTeX
@article{weitze2026staff,
title = {{Staff experiences of a newly developed blended learning program to improve diabetes management at orthopedic clinics}},
author = {Charlotte Laerke Weitze and Susanne Myrup Houe and Peter Lommer Kristensen and Pernille Banck-Petersen and Thomas Almdal and Ole Lander Svendsen and Katrine Bagge Hansen and Charlotte Schiøtz and Lone Lindegaard Nordin and Mette Andersen Nexø and Anna Jessen and Kirsten Lomborg and Ulla Bjerre-Christensen},
journal = {BMC Medical Education},
year = {2026},
month = jul,
doi = {10.1186/s12909-026-09819-y},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09819-y},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Staff experiences of a newly developed blended learning program to improve diabetes management at orthopedic clinics
AU - Charlotte Laerke Weitze
AU - Susanne Myrup Houe
AU - Peter Lommer Kristensen
AU - Pernille Banck-Petersen
AU - Thomas Almdal
AU - Ole Lander Svendsen
AU - Katrine Bagge Hansen
AU - Charlotte Schiøtz
AU - Lone Lindegaard Nordin
AU - Mette Andersen Nexø
AU - Anna Jessen
AU - Kirsten Lomborg
AU - Ulla Bjerre-Christensen
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/07/01
JO - BMC Medical Education
DO - 10.1186/s12909-026-09819-y
UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09819-y
AB - Background Errors in diabetes treatment are among the most frequently reported adverse events in hospitals and orthopaedic care. This study aimed to identify the learning needs of orthopaedic staff, develop a blended diabetes learning programme, and examine orthopaedic staff experiences of participating in the programme. Methods Nurses and physicians from endocrinological and orthopedic wards at three hospitals in the capital region of Denmark (Bispebjerg, Herlev, Nordsjællands Hospitals) participated in group concept mapping. A total of 193 orthopedic staffmembers completed an e-learning module and 174 attended one of 12 face-to-face classes. We used thematic analysis to analyze data from four focus group interviews (n = 14 nurses) and observations from face-to-face classes. Results We identified 12 learning objectives and identified three overall themes from thematic analysis: learning through cases, combining e-learning and face-to-face courses, and from learning to practice. These themes explained processes and contexts that facilitated or inhibited learning. Conclusions This study identified several key contexts (time, place, level of knowledge, nurse seniority, organisational support) and critical processes (educators’ facilitation, scaffolding, case-based learning) that influence physicians and nurses learning experience and applying it in practice.
SN - 1472-6920
ER -