Effects of mobile learning on writing panoramic radiograph reports: a quasi-experimental trial in dental education

Abstract Background In dentistry, the reporting of panoramic radiographs is particularly challenging, as many structures are depicted in one image and pathologies need to be identified completely. To enhance the learning process for these interpretations, the advantages of the increasingly popular education method of mobile learning could be used. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of learning to report panoramic radiographs using an application (app) on a mobile device. Methods The existing e-learning programme ‘PantoDict’ was further developed into a mobile app with a new training section. Participants of a dental radiology course were divided into two groups, one of which additionally had the chance to practise reporting panoramic radiographs using the app. A test to assess the knowledge gained was conducted at the end of the semester; the course and the app were also evaluated. Results The group that used the app showed significantly better results in the test than the control group (p < 0.05). Although the app group approved a high satisfaction using the app as an additional supplement to the course, this did not result in a higher overall satisfaction with the course. Further, these students observed that the traditional face-to-face seminar could not be replaced by the app. Conclusion By using the PantoDict app, students were offered better training options for writing reports on panoramic radiographs, which resulted in significantly better test results than the results of the control group. Therefore, the mobile app is a useful supplement to classical education formats within the context of a blended learning approach.

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Effect of the Leisure Activities on the Level of Psychological stress among the elderly during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Physical Activity Review ◽

10.16926/par.2021.09.09 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 70-78

Author(s):

Ayed Zureigat ◽

Osama Abdel Fattah

Keyword(s):

Psychological Stress ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

The Elderly ◽

Control Group ◽

Face To Face ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Physical Abilities ◽

The Individual ◽

Experimental Group

Background: It is well known that advancing age is accompanied by many negative feelings due to the feeling of loneliness and psychological emptiness, which leads to the individual feeling that society does not need him due to his weak physical abilities and thus this, will negatively affect healthy aging. Objective: The study aimed to investigate the effect of the leisure activities on the psychological stress among the elderly during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak. Design: To achieve this, we used the quasi-experimental approach on a sample consisting of 54, with the average age of (65.4±2.3) years. Divided into two groups 27 as a control group and 27 as the experimental group and this sample was purposively selected. Because of the home quarantine and to reduce face-to-face interaction, we used a questionnaire to measure the psychological stress level by using the Google form. The study tool consisted of 7 paragraphs associated with depression and 6 paragraphs associated with anxiety, finally 6 paragraphs associated with aggression. Before applying the experiment, the psychological stress was measured among the study sample, and then the leisure activities program was sent to the experimental group by the WhatsApp application. The researchers used means, standard deviations, paired and independent sample t-test by using SPSS version 24 with a confidence level of 95% (p<0.05). Results: The results of the study have shown that the level of the psychological stress among both groups came with a high average in the pre-measurement, as well as the anxiety domain that were the most affected in a positive way through leisure activities practicing. Additionally, there were statistically significant differences between the pre and post measurement among experiment group and favor of the post measurement. Conclusion: the leisure activities practicing among the elderly have contributed positively to reducing the level of psychological stress represented by depression, anxiety.

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The Use of Wiki in Teaching Programming

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies ◽

10.4018/ijdet.2018070102 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 18-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yu-Tzu Lin ◽

Cheng-Chih Wu ◽

Chiung-Fang Chiu

Keyword(s):

Program Implementation ◽

Procedural Knowledge ◽

Control Group ◽

Face To Face ◽

Cooperative Program ◽

Programming Students ◽

Collaborative Programming ◽

The Face ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Experimental Group

This article explores the feasibility of employing cooperative program editing tools in teaching programming. A quasi-experimental study was conducted, in which the experimental group co-edited the programs with peers using the wiki. The control group co-edited the programs with peers using only the face-to-face approach. The findings show that the co-editing platform was effective in assisting collaborative learning of programming, especially for program implementation. By observing editing histories, students could compare programs and then reflect more deeply about programming. The use of the wiki history tool also helped to illuminate nonlinear and dynamic procedures utilized in programming. Students who engaged more in the collaborative programming or interacted more with partners on the wiki showed greater program implementation achievements. The major benefit of using the wiki was the enhanced ability to observe the dynamic programming procedure and to encounter programming conflicts, which contributed to the process of procedural knowledge acquisition and elaboration.

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Effect of education on anxiety and depression in patients with myocardial infarction

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)71844-2 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 133-133

Author(s):

N. Aghakhani

Keyword(s):

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Medical Science ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Control Group ◽

Face To Face ◽

Risk Of Death ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Experimental Group

IntroductionAbout 65 percent of patients with myocardial infarction experience mental and emotional problems like depression and anxiety that causes delay in the return to work, decreased quality of life and increased risk of death.The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education on anxiety and depression in patients with myocardial infarction in Urmia hospitals in 2009.MethodsThis study was a quasi-experimental study that compares the effect of education on anxiety and depression in patients with myocardial infarction in the Urmia University of medical science hospitals. 124 patients were selected randomly and divided into two groups. The experimental group was educated through face to face training and educational booklet. Control group did not receive any intervention.Level of anxiety and depression was evaluated by using HADS questionnaire at 3 intervals after 48 hours of admission, discharge day and 2 months after discharge.ResultsThere was no significant difference between control and experimental groups before the intervention, But after the intervention, anxiety and depression in the experimental group was significantly less than controls, p < 0.05.ConclusionConsidering the beneficial results obtained from education on reducing anxiety and depression in patients with myocardial infarction, it should be one of the health care goals.

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Viewing patterns regarding panoramic radiographs with different pathological lesions: an eye-tracking study

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology ◽

10.1259/dmfr.20210019 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 20210019

Author(s):

Dorothea Vogel ◽

Ralf Schulze

Keyword(s):

Tracking System ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Panoramic Radiograph ◽

Dental Students ◽

Viewing Time ◽

Dental Radiology ◽

Eye Tracker ◽

Panoramic Radiographs ◽

Area Of Interest ◽

Suspected Diagnosis

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine how dental students vary their viewing patterns of panoramic radiographs during different levels of dental education. Methods: Two groups of students (total number = 48, n = 24) in different grades (second and fifth clinical semester) were compared. The second clinical semester participated twice, as during the second clinical semester a specific lecture on dental radiology and diagnosis is held. The first viewing took place at the beginning of the semester (2a), the second at the end of it (2e). The fifth semester (5e) represents students shortly before graduation. While viewing 20 panoramic radiographs showing specific pathologies the eye movement was captured by an eye-tracker. After a maximum of 60 sec per image the students had to report a suspected diagnosis. Every panoramic radiograph included a pathologic lesion which was diagnosed by an expert observer who also defined the areas of interest (AOI). The images were presented in the same order to each participant. The metric data recorded by the tracking-system included total time to first fixation, total fixation count, total gaze duration and coordinates of the fixation in and outside an area of interest. In addition, parameters like the completeness of scanning and the suspected diagnosis were analyzed. Differences between the groups were assessed for statistical significance and associations between level of different grades, viewing time, completeness of scanning and correctness of diagnosis were computed. Results: 2e was significantly faster (p < 0,001), whereas 5e was significantly (p < 0.001) more likely to diagnose correctly and also to scan more completely. Scanning duration did not significantly influence the correctness of diagnosis. The lower edges of the panoramic radiographs were not scanned as often as the center of the image. Bony lesions were generally found to be difficult to interpret and significant findings located in the sinus were overlooked the most. Conclusion: The higher semester had a more complete viewing pattern and diagnosed correctly with a higher percentage. After hearing the mentioned lecture, the second semester scanned faster and mentioned the AOI more often but could not make a right diagnosis.

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Preschool Parent's Health Education Improving Family Role Model of Fruit Vegetable Consumption

Jurnal Kesehatan Prima ◽

10.32807/jkp.v15i2.625 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 116

Author(s):

Rohayati Rohayati ◽

Etty Rekawati ◽

Poppy Fitriani

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Role Models ◽

Role Model ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Control Group ◽

Face To Face ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental

Prevention of obesity should start early because obesity in children can continue into adulthood. Consumption of vegetables and fruit according to the recommendations is proven to prevent obesity from an early age. The role model of parents is very important in shaping the behavior of eating fruits and vegetables in preschool children. The aim of study to determine the effect of online and face-to-face health education methods on the role models of parents in consuming fruits and vegetables. The study used a quasi-experimental design pre-post-test without a control group. The number of samples was 115 parents of students spread across 5 kindergarten schools. The results showed 49.6% of parents have graduated from high school with an income of 52.7% above the minimum wage. The results of statistical tests showed that there was an effect of online and face-to-face health education methods on the role models of parents in eating vegetables and fruit with their children (17.92 ± 4.61, p = 0.00, 95% CI). Health education using online and face-to-face methods can be an intervention in increasing parental role models of fruit and vegetable consumption.

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Improved Understanding of Student Concepts and Skills in Volleyball Learning through Mobile Learning

Pedagogi Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan ◽

10.24036/pedagogi.v20i2.901 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 99-110

Author(s):

Widha Sismahendra ◽

Agus Rusdiana ◽

Yunyun Yudiana

Keyword(s):

Mobile Learning ◽

Student Motivation ◽

Student Understanding ◽

Learning Activities ◽

School Level ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Group Design ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Set Up

The development of information systems that is increasingly influential in various aspects of life, one of which is the world of education. One result of the development of information technology that can be utilized in education is mobile learning (M-Learning). The use of M-Learning in volleyball learning at the elementary school level is still rarely developed and used. Though this media can be a means of supporting education can make the learning process active, creative and innovative. M-Learning can enhance learning activities so that it can foster enthusiasm and student motivation. This can help improve students' understanding and volleyball skills which include volleyball, service, passing, and set-up techniques. The research method used is a quasi-experimental method with a nonequivalent control group design. The results showed that M-Learning can improve student understanding and student skills in volleyball learning. M-Learning can improve learning communication between students, both with friends and teachers so that learning creates active and conducive relationships. This has an impact on increasing student motivation. This improvement can improve students' understanding and skills in volleyball learning.

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Efficacy of video-based psychotherapy in reducing psychological distress of COVID-19 patients treated in isolation ward

Medical Journal of Indonesia ◽

10.13181/mji.oa.215473 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Petrin Redayani Lukman ◽

Alvin Saputra ◽

Sylvia Detri Elvira ◽

Heriani ◽

Alfi Fajar Almasyhur ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Disease Transmission ◽

Rank Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Face To Face ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Signed Rank Test ◽

Isolation Ward ◽

Distress Scale

BACKGROUND Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 experience isolation during treatment, which may cause psychological distress. Thus, alternative ways to deliver psychological support are needed when face-to-face therapy is not possible. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of video-based psychotherapy in reducing distress in COVID-19 patients treated in an isolation ward. METHODS This quasi-experimental trial without a control group included 42 COVID-19 patients aged 20–59 years. Participants were recruited conveniently in the COVID-19 isolation ward in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. They watched three brief psychotherapy videos including relaxation, managing thoughts and emotions, and mindfulness for approximately 30 min. The videos were created by the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia. Subjective units of distress scale (SUDS) was measured before and after watching all videos. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon-signed rank test. RESULTS All 42 subjects finished watching the videos. 31 subjects experienced a significant median decrease in SUDS score after the intervention. The effect size of the psychotherapy videos for the SUDS score was 0.485 (95% CI 0.302 to 0.634). CONCLUSIONS Watching psychotherapy videos is effective in reducing the SUDS score for COVID-19 patients in an isolation ward. Our brief video-based psychotherapy intervention has reduced psychological distress in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with limited access to face-to-face consultations due to the risk of disease transmission.

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The effect of online multimedia psychoeducational interventions on the perceived stress and resilience of hospitalized patients with COVID-19: a quasi-experimental study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-36980/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Maryam Shaygan ◽

Zahra Yazdani ◽

Adib Valibeigi

Keyword(s):

Perceived Stress ◽

Mental Health Professionals ◽

Stress Reduction ◽

Control Group ◽

Face To Face ◽

Psychological Techniques ◽

Cognitive Behavioural ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Psychological Pressure ◽

Psychoeducational Interventions

Abstract Background There are evidence suggesting that quarantine might have undesirable psychological impacts on the patients. Therefore, it is important to seek for ways to alleviate the psychological pressure as well as increase the resilience of the patients who are quarantined due to infection with COVID-19. The present study was conducted to examine the effect of an online multimedia psychoeducational intervention on perceived stress and resilience of patients hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19. Method: Participants in this fully online trial were 50 consecutive patients who were hospitalized in 2 hospitals in Shiraz, after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Before the start of intervention, four inpatient wards of two hospitals were randomly assigned to either experimental or control condition. All eligible participants in wards allocated to the intervention condition received online multimedia psychoeducational interventions during 2 weeks, whilst patients in wards allocated to the control condition only received face-to-face or telephone based psychological counseling in case of need. Psychoeducational interventions mainly included cognitive–behavioural techniques, mindfulness-based stress reduction and positive psychotherapy. Patients were assessed on perceived stress and resilience at baseline and 2 weeks later. Results Compared with the control group, patients who used online multimedia psychoeducational interventions reported fewer perceived stress and greater resilience after 2 weeks. Discussion The findings of the present study provide a successful first attempt at implementing online multimedia psychoeducational interventions to promote resilience and mitigate stress of patients who are hospitalized due to infection with COVID-19. The present results could help mental health professionals to determine which psychological techniques should be emphasized to promote patients' resilience in the context of COVID-19 disease.

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Using French Language Facebook Posts to Increase Beginning Students’ Instrumentality and Cultural Interest

Instructed Second Language Acquisition ◽

10.1558/isla.33565 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 83-108

Author(s):

Shelly Wyatt ◽

Glenda Gunter

Keyword(s):

Target Language ◽

French Language ◽

Future Research ◽

Control Group ◽

Language And Culture ◽

Central Florida ◽

Face To Face ◽

Language Orientation ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Impact

This quasi-experimental study examined the impact of interactions with native French language Facebook posts on beginning French language learners’ attitudes towards the target language and culture. Participants in this study were recruited from two sections of FRE 1120, Elementary French Language and Civilization I at the University of Central Florida. Native French language Facebook posts were ‘pushed’ to participants’ personal Facebook News Feeds over the course of four weeks, with posts pushed on weekdays only. Dörnyei and Clément’s (2001) Language Orientation Questionnaire was used to measure participants’ attitudes towards the target language and culture. Data were analysed using a split-plot ANOVA. A total of twenty-six participants completed the study, with fourteen participants in the control group and twelve participants in the treatment group. Both sections of FRE 1120 were conducted in a face-to-face modality and were taught by the same instructor. Results indicated that participants’ attitudes towards the target language and culture were not significantly impacted by interaction with native French language Facebook posts. Opportunities for future research include increasing the size of the sample, increasing the length of the study, and selecting participants who are more advanced in their mastery of the target language.

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Effectiveness of the ColorApp Mobile App for Health Education and Promotion for Colorectal Cancer: Quasi-Experimental Study

JMIR Human Factors ◽

10.2196/15487 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. e15487

Author(s):

Nor Azwany Yaacob ◽

Muhamad Fadhil Mohamad Marzuki ◽

Najib Majdi Yaacob ◽

Shahrul Bariyah Ahmad ◽

Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Mobile Apps ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Mobile App ◽

Control Group ◽

The Public ◽

Screening Participation ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background Lack of knowledge and poor attitude are barriers to colorectal cancer screening participation. Printed material, such as pamphlets and posters, have been the main approach in health education on disease prevention in Malaysia. Current information technology advancements have led to an increasing trend of the public reading from websites and mobile apps using their mobile phones. Thus, health information dissemination should also be diverted to websites and mobile apps. Increasing knowledge and awareness could increase screening participation and prevent late detection of diseases such as colorectal cancer. Objective This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the ColorApp mobile app in improving the knowledge and attitude on colorectal cancer among users aged 50 years and older, who are the population at risk for the disease in Kedah. Methods A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 100 participants in Kedah, Malaysia. Participants from five randomly selected community empowerment programs in Kota Setar district were in the intervention group; Kuala Muda district was the control group. Participants were given a self-administered validated questionnaire on knowledge and attitudes toward colorectal cancer. A mobile app, ColorApp (Colorectal Cancer Application), was developed as a new educational tool for colorectal cancer prevention. The intervention group used the app for two weeks. The same questionnaire was redistributed to both groups after two weeks. The mean percentage scores for knowledge and attitude between groups were compared using repeated measure ANCOVA. Results There was no significant difference in age, sex, highest education level, current occupation, and diabetic status between the two groups. The number of smokers was significantly higher in the intervention group compared with the control group and was controlled for during analysis. The intervention group showed a significantly higher mean knowledge score compared with the control group with regards to time (Huynh-Feldt: F1,95=19.81, P<.001). However, there was no significant difference in mean attitude scores between the intervention and control groups with regards to time (F1,95=0.36, P=.55). Conclusions The ColorApp mobile app may be an adjunct approach in educating the public on colorectal cancer.

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