627-P: Online CME Improves Knowledge and Understanding of CVOT Data for T2D Therapies

We sought to determine if online continuing medical education (CME) could improve the knowledge and confidence of multiple specialties related to CVOT data for T2D therapies. The CME activity was a 30-minute online video panel discussion. A repeated pairs pre-/post-assessment study design and chi-square test (P <.05 is considered significant) assessed educational effect. The activity launched June 28, 2019 and data were collected through July 31, 2019. In total, 723 PCPs, 97 D/Es, and 130 cardiologists were included in the analysis. Overall, there were knowledge and confidence improvements seen among all groups from pre- to post-assessment: • 16% of PCPs (P=.06), 19% of D/Es (P=.24), and 26% (P<.01) of cardiologists improved at identifying differences between CVOT patient populations • 25% of PCPs (P<.001), 19% of D/Es (P=.19), and 20% (P<.05) of cardiologists improved at recognizing nuances of CVOT patient populations of an ongoing CVOT that can assist in applying the data when available • 43% of PCPs, 37% of D/Es, and 42% of cardiologists reported increased confidence in understanding CVOT data Continued educational gaps: • 41% of PCPs, 39% of D/Es, and 37% of cardiologists failed to identify nuances of a CVOT patient population • 32% of PCPs, 20% of D/Es, and 28% of cardiologists failed to recognize guideline-based treatment recommendations based on CVOT data • 41% of PCPs, 39% of D/Es, and 37% of cardiologists failed to identify nuances of a CVOT patient population

This study demonstrates the success of online CME on improving knowledge and confidence of a multi-specialty group on CVOT data. Continued gaps were identified for future educational targets.