scholarly journals Use of smartphone application WhatsApp® as an e-learning method for residents teaching: a multicenter, controlled, randomized trial (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Clavier ◽  
Julie Ramen ◽  
Bertrand Dureuil ◽  
Benoit Veber ◽  
Jean-Luc Hanouz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Reasoning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND The WhatsApp® (WA) smartphone application is the most widely used instant messaging application in the world. Recent studies report the use of WA for educational purposes but there is no prospective study comparing WA's pedagogical effectiveness to any other teaching modality. The goal of this study was to evaluate this cross-platform messaging as a pedagogic tool for the teaching of residents. OBJECTIVE The main objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of WA on clinical reasoning. METHODS Prospective, randomized, multicenter study conducted among first and second year anesthesiology residents (online recruitment) from four university hospitals in France. Residents were randomized in two groups of online teaching (WA and control). The WA group benefited from daily delivery on the WA application of teaching documents and a weekly clinical case supervised by a senior physician. In the control group, residents had access to the same documents via a traditional computer e-learning platform. Medical reasoning was self-assessed online by script concordance test (SCT; primary parameter) and medical knowledge by multiple choice questions (MCQ). The residents completed an online satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS In this study, 62 residents were randomized (32 in WA group, 30 in control group), 22 residents in each group answered the online final evaluation. We found a difference between WA and control groups for SCT (60 ± 9 % vs. 68 ± 11 %, respectively; P = .006) but no difference for MCQ (18 ± 4 /30 vs. 16 ± 4 /30, respectively; P = .22). Concerning satisfaction, there was a better global satisfaction rate in the WA group compared to control (9 ± 1 /10 vs. 8 ± 2 /10; P = .049). CONCLUSIONS In this study, the use of WA compared to traditional e-learning for resident teaching was associated with worse clinical reasoning despite better global appreciation. The use of WA probably contributes to the dispersion of attention linked to the use of the smartphone. The impact of smartphones on clinical reasoning should be further studied.

scholarly journals Use of the Smartphone App WhatsApp as an E-Learning Method for Medical Residents: Multicenter Controlled Randomized Trial (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Clavier ◽  
Julie Ramen ◽  
Bertrand Dureuil ◽  
Benoit Veber ◽  
Jean-Luc Hanouz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Reasoning ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Interquartile Range ◽  
Medical Residents ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND The WhatsApp smartphone app is the most widely used instant messaging app in the world. Recent studies reported the use of WhatsApp for educational purposes, but there is no prospective study comparing WhatsApp’s pedagogical effectiveness to that of any other teaching modality. OBJECTIVE The main objective of this study was to measure the impact of a learning program via WhatsApp on clinical reasoning in medical residents. METHODS This prospective, randomized, multicenter study was conducted among first- and second-year anesthesiology residents (offline recruitment) from four university hospitals in France. Residents were randomized in two groups of online teaching (WhatsApp and control). The WhatsApp group benefited from daily delivery of teaching documents on the WhatsApp app and a weekly clinical case supervised by a senior physician. In the control group, residents had access to the same documents via a traditional computer electronic learning (e-learning) platform. Medical reasoning was self-assessed online by a script concordance test (SCT; primary parameter), and medical knowledge was assessed using multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The residents also completed an online satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS In this study, 62 residents were randomized (32 to the WhatsApp group and 30 to the control group) and 22 residents in each group answered the online final evaluation. We found a difference between the WhatsApp and control groups for SCTs (60% [SD 9%] vs 68% [SD 11%]; P=.006) but no difference for MCQs (18/30 [SD 4] vs 16/30 [SD 4]; P=.22). Concerning satisfaction, there was a better global satisfaction rate in the WhatsApp group than in the control group (8/10 [interquartile range 8-9] vs 8/10 [interquartile range 8-8]; P=.049). CONCLUSIONS Compared to traditional e-learning, the use of WhatsApp for teaching residents was associated with worse clinical reasoning despite better global appreciation. The use of WhatsApp probably contributes to the dispersion of attention linked to the use of the smartphone. The impact of smartphones on clinical reasoning should be studied further.

scholarly journals Analysis of E-Learning Acceptance During Distance Learning Using Unified Theory Of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 465-479
Author(s):  
Rifqi Ramadhan Tussardi ◽  
Berlian Maulidya Izzati ◽  
Muhardi Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
User Acceptance ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Utaut Model ◽  
Organizational Infrastructure ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

The new coronavirus disease that was first identified in Wuhan, China, is referred to as the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19). The impact of this pandemic has affected various fields, one of which is education, and one of the consequences is the implementation of online teaching and learning processes. In this digital era, Telkom University is implementing CeLOE LMS as an E-Learning medium. CeLOE Learning Management System (LMS) is an online learning platform for regular and distance education study programs at Telkom University. For the application of CeLOE LMS, there has been no report that contains user acceptance of the use of CeLOE LMS that tested with an integrated model. Therefore, the solution offered by this research was to conduct an analysis to determine user acceptance of the application of the CeLOE LMS system by using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) Model at Telkom University to produce report that can be used as a basis for further decision making by Telkom University in managing its services as the UTAUT Model attempts to clarify the intentions of students to use an information system and the usage actions of students. From this research, it was found that the CeLOE LMS has been accepted and used by Telkom University students with all hypotheses accepted, Performance Expectancy as the variable with the greatest influence, and it needs improvements related to technical infrastructure, organizational infrastructure, and socialization of CeLOE LMS due to the influence of Facilitating Conditions variable was the lowest.

scholarly journals Impact of a Smartphone-Based Health Education Intervention in Reducing the Incidence of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) During Hajj

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Dauda Goni ◽  
Nyi Nyi Naing ◽  
Habsah Hasan ◽  
Nadiah Wan-Arfah ◽  
Zakuan Zainy Deris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Health Education Intervention ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background This study was aimed at demonstrating the impact of a health education intervention on reducing the incidence of influenza-like illnesses symptoms among Malaysian's Hajj pilgrims. MethodsThis study utilizes a quasi-experimental study in the evaluation of the impact of the intervention. Participants were recruited during Hajj orientation courses organized by private Hajj companies. Participants from two separate companies were recruited into an intervention group and control group respectively. The intervention group received a Health Belief Model (HBM) based smartphone health education intervention application while the control group received a normal Hajj guide intervention smartphone application before departure to Hajj. Data on the incidence of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) were collected from participants from two Hajj companies before and after returning from Hajj. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS with descriptive analysis, and analytical tests were conducted at 5% significance level. ResultsA total of 102 pilgrims completed the study in both intervention and control groups. The incidence of the symptoms of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) was statistically significant between the intervention and control groups (p = 0.049). The change in the level of knowledge and attitude among the intervention was statistically significant (p= 0.001, p = 0.029). ConclusionIn conclusion, the health education intervention has an impact on reducing the incidence of symptoms among Hajj pilgrims.

scholarly journals Effect of E-Learning on Developing Problems Solving Skill in Mathematics Teaching for First Level Students at Faculty of Education the University of Khartoum

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 339
Author(s):  
Issam I. K. Al Hassan ◽  
Hala I. S. Abdel Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to investigate the impact of e-learning on developing problem solving skills in mathematics teaching. Quazi-experimental design was used. The study population consisted of students in the first level in the Faculty of Education at University of Khartoum. Pre- and post-tests were used as study tools. A purposive sample was selected which comprised 60 students who registered in the course of Calculus-2 .The sample was divided into two groups: the experimental and control group. Using the appropriate statistical methods, data were analyzed using SPSS. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences (p. < 0.05) between the experimental group and the control group in all problem solving skills including the dentification of the problem, relating the problem to previous information, choosing solution, generalization and making use of experience in new situations. The differences were all in favor of the experimental group. The researcher proposed appropriaterecommendations.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of E-Learning and Perceived Satisfaction for an Accounting Course in Engineering using the FA4v1 Hybrid Application

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 10963-10970
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Feedbacks ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Perceived Satisfaction ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of adapting e-learning using self-developed hybrid applications called FA4v1 based on IR4.0 technology for an accounting course in Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (POLISAS). A hybrid FA4v1 application was self-developed by the content creator that works on mobile and web technologies. It has been implemented for students taking Financial Accounting 4 in the December 2018 session. This study attempts to evaluate, 1) the perceptions of the students (application user) on the hybrid FA4v1 usage, and 2) It also evaluates the impact of its usage and application in reflecting final examination results for Financial Accounting 4 course A questionnaire was distributed online for users to give their feedback after using the application in their class. It consists of student’s perceptions involving time, tools and costs compared to conventional teaching and learning (TnL) methods. The study showed that more than 80% give their positive feedbacks in using the application. They agreed that the application is easy, efficient, and cost-saving compared to other Teaching and learning methods and will benefit them as an alternative learning resource. The study uses a causal-comparative design which consisted of experimental group (application user) and control group (non-application user) that shows an increase in the number of passes for the course from 23.5% to 52.9%. The study is useful in providing templates for educators to self-develop their own contents in providing a blended learning approach to enhance student’s knowledge. It was also found that the use of IR4.0 technologies such as cloud computing will make such a great impact on the development of Education 4.0.

scholarly journals The Impact of Narrative Feedback, E-Learning Modules and Realistic Video and the Reduction of Misconception

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Abdul Halim ◽  
Elmi Mahzum ◽  
Muhammad Yacob ◽  
Irwandi Irwandi ◽  
Lilia Halim
Keyword(s):  
Biology Education ◽  
Free Fall ◽  
Percentage Reduction ◽  
Significant Treatment ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
Physics Courses ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Physics learning in universities utilized the Moodle-based e-learning media as an online learning platform. However, the effectiveness of remediating misconception using online media has not been widely researched. Therefore, this study was set to determine the level of misconception percentage reduction through the use of narrative feedback, the e-learning modules, and realistic video. The study was a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method involving 281 students who were taking basic physics courses in the Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Education. The data collection used a three-tier diagnostic test based on e-learning at the beginning of the activity and after the treatment (posttest). The results of the data analysis with descriptive statistics show that the most significant treatment in reducing misconception percentage on the topic of free-fall motion was in the following order: narrative feedback, e-learning modules and realistic video. The misconception percentage reduction in the sub-concept of accelerated free- fall was effective for all types of the treatments.

scholarly journals Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Adherence with Mask Resupply: A Propensity-Matched Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 720
Author(s):  
Adam Benjafield ◽  
Liesl Oldstone ◽  
Leslee Willes ◽  
Colleen Kelly ◽  
Carlos Nunez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Airway Pressure ◽  
Positive Airway Pressure ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Billing Data ◽  
Pressure Therapy ◽  
Therapy Termination ◽  
Few Data ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

There are currently few data on the impact of mask resupply on longer-term adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. This retrospective analysis investigated the effects of mask/mask cushion resupply on the adherence to PAP versus no resupply. Deidentified patient billing data for PAP supply items were merged with telemonitoring data from Cloud-connected AirSense 10/AirCurve 10 devices via AirViewTM (ResMed). Eligible patients started PAP between 1 July 2014 and 17 June 2016, had ≥360 days of PAP device data, and achieved initial U.S. Medicare adherence criteria. Patients who received a resupply of mask systems/cushions (resupply group) were propensity-score-matched with those not receiving any mask/cushion resupply (control group). A total of 100,370 patients were included. From days 91 to 360, the mean device usage was 5.6 and 4.5 h/night in the resupply and control groups, respectively (p < 0.0001). The proportion of patients with a mean device usage ≥4 h/night was significantly higher in the resupply group versus the control group (77% vs. 59%; p < 0.0001). The therapy termination rate was significantly lower in the resupply group versus the control group (14.7% vs. 31.9%; p < 0.0001); there was a trend toward lower therapy termination rates as the number of resupplies increased. The replacement of mask interface components was associated with better longer-term adherence to PAP therapy versus no resupply.

Altered plasma and erythrocyte phospholipid fatty acid profile in elite female water polo and football players

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Arsić ◽  
Vesna Vučić ◽  
Jasna Tepšić ◽  
Sanja Mazić ◽  
Marina Djelić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Stearic Acid ◽  
Palmitoleic Acid ◽  
Phospholipid Fatty Acid ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Water Polo ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

The impact of chronic, intense exercise, such as in elite athletes, on phospholipids fatty acids (FA) composition has not been studied in women so far. This study aimed to investigate FA profiles in plasma and erythrocytes phospholipids in elite female water polo (N = 15) and football (N = 19) players in comparison with sedentary women. In spite of similar dietary patterns, as assessed by a food frequency questionnaire, plasma FA profile in the football players showed significantly higher proportions of stearic acid, oleic acid, and monounsaturated FA (MUFA), and significantly lower proportions of total and n-6 polyunsaturated FA (PUFA) than in the water polo and control group. The water polo players had higher percentages of palmitoleic acid and arachidonic acid than the control subjects. Erythrocyte FA profile differed among groups. We found significantly higher proportion of oleic acid and MUFA in the football group than in the controls, and decreased stearic acid and elevated palmitic and palmitoleic acid in the water polo players than in the other 2 groups. Both groups of athletes had significantly lower percentages of n-6 dihomo-γ-linolenic acid, n-6 PUFA, and total PUFA compared with the controls. The estimated activities of elongase and desaturases in erythrocytes were also altered in the athletes. Our results indicate that long-term, intense physical training significantly affects FA status of plasma and erythrocyte phospholipids in women. The observed differences between the water polo and the football players suggest that the type of regular training may contribute to the altered metabolism of FA, although possible genetic differences among the 3 study groups cannot be ruled out.

Abstract P186: A Randomized Preschool Trial To Promote Cardiovascular Health In Colombia: 18 Month Follow Up.

Circulation ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 125 (suppl_10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Céspedes ◽  
German Briceño ◽  
Michael Farkouh ◽  
Rajesh Vedanthan ◽  
Martha Leal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Educational programs for children can increase uptake of healthy lifestyle behaviors. However, the impact of educational programs in preschool-aged children in low- and middle-income countries is not known. We conducted a five month educational intervention in preschool facilities (PF) in Bogota, Colombia, to assess changes in preschooler’s knowledge, attitudes and habits (KAH) towards healthy eating and living an active lifestyle. Methods: We conducted a cluster, randomized, controlled trial, and randomly assigned 14 PF in Bogota to a five-month educational intervention (7 PF) or to usual curriculum (7 PF). The intervention included classroom activities and use of printed material and videos. A total of 1216 pre-school children, 928 parents, and 120 teachers participated. A structured survey was used to evaluate changes in KAH with a weighted total score (WTS). The primary outcome was change in children's WTS, and the secondary outcomes were change in parents’ and teachers' WTS. The control PF were provided the intervention after the initial evaluation. To assess sustainability, we evaluated both intervention and control groups at 18 months. Results: At 6 months, children in the intervention group showed 10.9% increase in WTS vs. 5.3% in controls, p<0.001, after adjustment for cluster, sex, age and teachers' educational level. Among parents, the equivalent results were 8.9% and 3.1%, respectively, p< 0.001, and among teachers 9.4% and 2.5%, p=0.06. At the 18-month extended follow-up, both the intervention and control children showed a significant further increase in WTS, p<0.001 (Figure 1). In parents and teachers in the intervened group, there was no significant increase in WTS, p=0.7417, and p=0.1197. In the control group, there was an increase in WTS in teachers but not in parents, p=0.001, and p=0.4239. Conclusion: A preschool based intervention, aimed at changing KAH related to healthy diet and active lifestyle, is feasible, efficacious and sustainable up to 18 months in very young children in Colombia.

scholarly journals The Effect of Music Therapy on Problem-Solving Skills

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Zeinab Sirous Jahedi ◽  
Nasser Amini Khoi
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

<p>The aim of the present research was study of the impact of music therapy on problem-solving skills of 4 to 6 years old children in Tehran. This research was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest control group. The statistical population was all 4 to 6 years old children in region 2 of Tehran. Using the random sampling method, the study sample was chosen in two experiment (15 individuals) and control (15 individuals) groups.   The experiment group received 12 sessions of music therapy and the control group was waiting for treatment meanwhile. To evaluate the problem-solving skill in children, the three subscales of Wechsler’s Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) were used, including: mazes, cubes and arithmetic.  Analysis of data obtained from the questionnaires was conducted in two parts of descriptive and inferential. The data analysis indicated the significant increase of problem-solving average score of the experiment group compared to the control group.</p>

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