Self-perceived learning outcomes of virtual and in-person academic detailing among general practitioners in Norway.

Self-perceived learning outcomes of virtual academic detailing (AD) is poorly studied. We compared self-perceived learning outcomes of virtual and in-person AD among general practitioners (GPs). GPs from the Western region of Norway received a questionnaire before, and after, AD concerning rational pharmacotherapy of migraine in the autumn 2022. Five statements addressing specific knowledge and two statements addressing general knowledge and skills in pharmacotherapy of migraine were rated in both questionnaires. A seven-point Likert scale ranging from 1: Strongly disagree to 7: strongly agree were applied on all the statements. Histograms that showed the difference in the mean composite scores before, and after, AD were used to compare learning outcomes of virtual and in-person AD. Positive self-perceived learning outcomes was observed among 80-88% of the GPs. No significant differences between virtual and in person AD were observed.