A research group led by Associate Professor Makoto Kikukawa of the Kyushu University Graduate School of Medicine conducted a questionnaire survey of medical students nationwide regarding online clinical training, which has become commonplace due to the corona crisis. It was found that different educational approaches were needed.
According to Kyushu University, a survey was conducted from May to June 2020, targeting 5 medical students belonging to 6 medical schools in Japan. We interviewed and analyzed the number of training sessions and educational outcomes.
As a result, all educational approaches except task submission were associated with high satisfaction and motivation, and all educational approaches except task submission and attendance at multidisciplinary meetings were associated with knowledge acquisition.Observation of medical treatment by doctors, practical training, and attendance at multi-professional meetings were found to be related to acquisition of skills, and submission of assignments was related to an increase in self-study time.Educational approaches other than quizzes were found to be associated with a deeper understanding of the importance of medical teams, and technical problems in online training were associated with reduced motivation, knowledge acquisition, and skill acquisition limitations.
The research group says that it is important to implement various educational approaches even in online training, and that it is necessary to minimize the occurrence of technical problems related to the Internet so as not to impair the educational effect.
Paper information:[Internal Medicine] Educational Approaches That Enhance Online Clinical Clerkship during the COVID-19 Pandemic
