The Role of E-Learning in Medical Education

BACKGROUND: The use of e-learning has become mandatory during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are many barriers to applying e-learning in medical education. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore medical students’ perspectives on the application of e-learning in medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This Q-methodology explorative study was conducted in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. A sample of 37 medical students was purposively selected to represent different characteristics. The students distributed 37 statements representing different aspects of e-learning in medical education into a nine-point scoring grid from “least agree” to “most agree.” RESULTS: Data analysis revealed three distinct viewpoints. The first viewpoint, complete dependence on e-learning, emphasized a preference for e-learning to continue medical education and complete the study year with a minimal return to study halls or practical/clinical sessions. The second viewpoint, opponents of applying e-learning in medical education, included a generally negative view about e-learning and its role in medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The third viewpoint, e-learning as a supplement to medical education, emphasized a generally positive view about e-learning and considered it a supplement to the theoretical parts of medical education during the pandemic. CONCLUSION: The three diverse viewpoints are primarily distinguished by the availability of e-learning experience and skills, availability of technology, risk perception of COVID-19, and the need for in-hospital clinical teaching. Provision of necessary facilities and training is required to strengthen the role of e-learning in medical education. A safe environment is needed for on-campus or hospital clinical teaching.

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Attitude and Use of E-Learning, education by medical students in Shiraz, Iran

Internal Medicine And Medical Investigation Journal ◽

10.24200/imminv.v3i3.83 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 108

Author(s):

Ahmad Ghanizadeh ◽

Sharif Mosallaei ◽

Maryam Sharifian Dorche ◽

Ali Sahraian ◽

Parisa Yazdanshenas

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Medical Students ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Medical Education And Training ◽

E Learning ◽

Technological Limitations ◽

Use Of Internet ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: This study aimed to explore the use of e-learning in medical education in Shiraz, Iran.Materials and Methods: A convenience sample of 300 medical students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences was interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire contained a series of questions on the demographic characteristics, accessibility to computer and internet, use of internet for medical education and training, familiarity with e-learning, and the reasons for use of computer.Results: A total of 270 participants completed their questionnaires, 30.7% students reported familiarity with e-learning, 21.3% found e-learning beneficial, 57.6% used internet for education, 43.4% considered e-learning useful for medical education, and 57.9% students thought e-learning must be more prevalent in medical education. Most of the students (78.5%) used their personal computer for e-learning, only 6.3% did not use the computer for education.Conclusion: Considering the increasing role of computer and internet in daily life, the current results indicate that the attitude of the participants towards e-learning was positive. However, medical students have to be made aware of the advantages of e-learning. Technological limitations were less compared to reports from the other developing countries.

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The Future of e-Learning in Medical Education: Current Trend and Future Opportunity

Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions ◽

10.3352/jeehp.2006.3.3 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 3 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Sara Kim

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Technology Use ◽

Clinical Training ◽

Current Trend ◽

Learning Technology ◽

Medical Specialties ◽

Wide Range ◽

E Learning ◽

Face To Face Instruction

A wide range of e-learning modalities are widely integrated in medical education. However, some of the key questions related to the role of e-learning remain unanswered, such as (1) what is an effective approach to integrating technology into pre-clinical vs. clinical training?; (2) what evidence exists regarding the type and format of e-learning technology suitable for medical specialties and clinical settings?; (3) which design features are known to be effective in designing on-line patient simulation cases, tutorials, or clinical exams?; and (4) what guidelines exist for determining an appropriate blend of instructional strategies, including online learning, face-to-face instruction, and performance-based skill practices? Based on the existing literature and a variety of e-learning examples of synchronous learning tools and simulation technology, this paper addresses the following three questions: (1) what is the current trend of e-learning in medical education?; (2) what do we know about the effective use of e-learning?; and (3) what is the role of e-learning in facilitating newly emerging competency-based training? As e-learning continues to be widely integrated in training future physicians, it is critical that our efforts in conducting evaluative studies should target specific e-learning features that can best mediate intended learning goals and objectives. Without an evolving knowledge base on how best to design e-learning applications, the gap between what we know about technology use and how we deploy e-learning in training settings will continue to widen.

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The Role of Telemedicine and Globalization in Medical Education

10.4018/978-1-7998-8783-6.ch015 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 288-295

Author(s):

Mauricio Gonzalez-Urquijo ◽

Yolanda Macias-Rodriguez ◽

Jose Antonio Davila-Rivas

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Critical Thinking ◽

Essential Role ◽

Emerging Technologies ◽

Medical Schools ◽

Educational Needs ◽

Cutting Edge ◽

Residency Programs ◽

E Learning

This chapter aims to bring to the fore cutting-edge research on how globalization is changing medical education by e-learning, remote simulation, and new emerging technologies. In particular, the authors wish to contribute to critical thinking about the conceptualization, investigation, and theorization of how medical education is changing and how medical schools and residency programs in different countries are being transformed according to health and educational needs. In this chapter, the authors reviewed telemedicine and remote simulation and how globalization plays an essential role in it.

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Transitivity processes in the field of higher medical education in the risk environment

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202021022020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 210 ◽

pp. 22020

Author(s):

Lyubov Khoronko ◽

Yekaterina Bondarenko

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Thinking Skills ◽

Educational Process ◽

Critical Thinking Skills ◽

Risk Environment ◽

E Learning ◽

Medical University ◽

Independent Work ◽

Higher Medical Education

The article deals with transitivity processes in the field of higher medical education. Several trends related to transitivity processes are highlighted: the high demand for medical education with a shortage of qualified specialists; the continuing medical education and the introduction of an accreditation exam; the introduction of distance technologies, simulation and e-learning; specialist mobility. Thus, the educational process in the context of transitivity processes in the field of medical education should be focused on the formation of self-improvement skills, self-education. The article describes the functions of the students’ independent work in a medical university and the conditions that increase the effectiveness of the educational process. The article defines the role of the organization of student’s independent work in the development of self-education and self-improvement skills. The student’s independent work is considered as one of the forms that allow students to develop self-education and self-improvement skills, taking into account their abilities. The independent work as a form of self-improvement is aimed at developing the skills of independent search and choice of problem solutions; developing the skills of information analysis when working with a large volume of educational material; provides the development of critical thinking skills; stimulating the skills of evaluative and reflexive activity in the context of dynamic changes in the professional sphere.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF QUARANTINE ON THE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND HOW TO REDUCE IT

Медична освіта ◽

10.11603/me.2414-5998.2020.3.11090 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 65-68

Author(s):

O. P. Pakholchuk ◽

S. M. Nedelska ◽

S. V. Pavlov

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Ebola Virus ◽

Psychological Impact ◽

Published Data ◽

The Public ◽

E Learning ◽

On Line ◽

Medical University ◽

Virus Influenza

Previously published data on experiences of the different quarantine measures or outbreaks in the public health system related to the SARS virus, Ebola virus, Influenza infections were analyzed in the article. The aim of the article was to identify, appraise and synthesize the best available evidences from the systematic reviews for the possible psychological impact of quarantine on the learning on health care in medical university in conditions of isolation during pandemic COVID-19 and to propose approaches to solve these problems. These findings were appraised in prism of the medical education and avaliable approaches to the e-learning of medical students. Self-experience of the Zaporizhzhia State Medical University was also included. On the background of the published results of the studies revealing the stressors some solutions for the identified problems were proposed relating to the data of the reviews. Particular attention is paid to the effect of the self e-learning on the result of the knowledge achievement. Among main stressful factors were indicated the following: fear of infection, frustrating, boredom, inability to take part in usual day-to-day activities, lack of contact with patients. Role of the teacher in reducing the burden of stress in students during quarantine was covered. Benefits and pitfalls of on-line education were assessed. The future unsolved problems were discussed.

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THE ROLE OF E-LEARNING SYSTEMS IN MEDICAL EDUCATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC- PILOT STUDY

INTED2021 Proceedings ◽

10.21125/inted.2021.0461 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shrooq Al-Dahery ◽

Shoug Alashmali

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Learning Systems ◽

E Learning

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The role of university libraries in the provision and use of e-learning facilities : a case study of the University of Jos’s Library

Journal of African Education ◽

10.31920/2633-2930/2020/1n2a1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 13-38

Author(s):

Emmanuel Eneojo Jacob ◽

◽

Tina Sunday

Keyword(s):

University Libraries ◽

E Learning ◽

The University

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Health and social problems associated with HIV infection and AIDS in the professional activity of specialists with secondary medical education

Medsestra (Nurse) ◽

10.33920/med-05-2001-01 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 5-13

Author(s):

L. Guseva

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Hiv Infection ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Modern Society ◽

Progressive Increase ◽

Professional Activity ◽

Infected People ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Epidemiological Characteristics

The article considers urgent problem of modern society – progressive increase in the number of people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Epidemiological characteristics of the pathogen are given, clinical signs of the disease and a modern strategy aimed at reducing the number of infected people are presented. The role of specialists with secondary medical education in the implementation of the Strategy aimed at combating the spread of HIV infection epidemic in the Russian Federation is emphasized.

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