[14] Exploring cognitive load in the workplace: A new tool for medical educators

In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam and resident guest co-host Dr. Kim Vella, chat with Dr. Sarah Blissett about her recent paper on cognitive load theory in medical education. The conversation explores the development of the Workplace Cognitive Load Tool, which measures how various workplace characteristics impact cognitive load and learning for medical trainees. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding cognitive load in the chaotic environment of medical training, the factors that enhance or impede learning, and practical strategies for educators to optimize the learning experience in complex clinical settings. 

Length of episode: 41:13 

Article discussed: 

Blissett S, Rodriguez S, Qasim A, O'Sullivan P. Beyond the Task: Developing a Tool to Measure Workplace Characteristics That Affect Cognitive Load and Learning. Acad Med. 2024 May 9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38722251/ 

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