Online Case Based Self-Study Modules as an Adjunct Learning Tool in Otorhinolaryngology: A Pilot Study

作     者：Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam Rashmi Jain Sivan Yegnanarayana Iyer Saraswathy Varun Mishra 

作者机构：Department of Otorhinolaryngology Yenepoya Medical College Yenepoya University Mangalore India Department of Ophthalmology Yenepoya Medical College Yenepoya University Mangalore India Department of Community Medicine PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Coimbatore India Information Technology Consultant Bangalore India 

出 版 物：《International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery》 (耳鼻喉（英文）)

年 卷 期：2015年第4卷第5期

页      面：344-349页

学科分类：1002[医学-临床医学] 100214[医学-肿瘤学] 10[医学] 

主　　题：Self-Study Modules Teaching-Learning Methods Web-Based Instruction Online Learning 

摘      要：Background/Need for innovation: Undergraduate students in Otolaryngology are on the lookout for easy modes of learning which can help them understand concepts better as well as score more in examinations. A need was hence felt to introduce a new learning resource to supplement traditional teaching-learning methods. Methods: Digital, case based self–study modules were prepared using all open source technology and validated by experts in the specialty. The modules were uploaded on a website specifically created for the purpose. They were pilot tested on twenty consenting third year undergraduate (MBBS) students using a crossover design. Post test comprising of multiple choice questions was administered to the students after a period of two weeks. Feedback was obtained from faculty and students. Results: Test scores were found to be significantly higher amongst students who used the learning modules as a supplement to regular bedside teaching (p 0.001;Wilcoxon signed rank test). Majority of students agreed that the modules helped them gain confidence during internal assessment examinations and would help revision. Conclusions: Online, case based, self-study modules helped students to perform better when used as a supplement to traditional teaching methods. Students agreed that it enabled easy understanding of subject and helped them gain confidence.