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Observational Study
. 2024 Jan 15:12:776.
doi: 10.12688/f1000research.130374.2. eCollection 2023.

Perception and attitude towards online clinical modules: a cross-sectional study among medical students from two countries

Heraa Islam  1 , Mohsin Nazeer Muhammed  2 , Sindhura Lakshmi  3 , Aditi Kapoor  1 , Afraz Jahan  4 , Akhila Doddamani  4 , Nagaraja Kamath  1 , Muhammed Ehsan  5 , Suma Nair  4
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Observational Study

Perception and attitude towards online clinical modules: a cross-sectional study among medical students from two countries

Heraa Islam et al. F1000Res. .

Abstract

COVID-19 has deeply affected the world in various aspects including the education system worldwide. In this study, we intended to explore the merits and demerits of online clinical learning and its effect on medical education from a student's perspective. The study also assessed the perception and attitude of final-year medical students towards online clinical modules. This observational study was carried out in the Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (KMC) in collaboration with King's College London, UK (KCL). In our study, a total of 42 students were enrolled, with 37 students from KMC and 5 students from KCL. 81% of students reported that they were not willing to continue the online mode of learning. The abrupt switch to e-learning without prior preparedness has exposed some pitfalls that must be attended to. Contrary to other fields, the medical field places high importance on offline clinical teaching which has recently been impacted by online teaching. The survey responses were analyzed for improvisation of online clinical modules as well as to come up with better ideas and outcomes since this mode of learning may have to continue till the spread of the disease is under control.

Keywords: Assessment; COVID-19; E-Learning; Perception.

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No competing interests were disclosed.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Gender wise distribution.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Duration of clinical exposure received in person and online.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.. Able to grasp clinical concepts well through online sessions online.
Figure 4.
Figure 4.. Attention affected in comparison with attending Clinics in person.
Figure 5.
Figure 5.. Change in motivation level in the absence of peers.
Figure 6.
Figure 6.. Learning atmosphere distractions.
Figure 7.
Figure 7.. Trained by online classes to take clinical cases independently.
Figure 8.
Figure 8.. Interpersonal skills affected during the pandemic.
Figure 9.
Figure 9.. Giving online presentations during class is challenging.
Figure 10.
Figure 10.. Able to get doubts cleared easily during online classes.
Figure 11.
Figure 11.. Demonstrating a clinical sign on a patient in the future would be challenging.
Figure 12.
Figure 12.. Performance in final clinical evaluation.
Figure 13.
Figure 13.. Familiar with hospital procedures like sending investigations and preparing discharge letters.
Figure 14.
Figure 14.. Working as a junior doctor in the following year.
Figure 15.
Figure 15.. Online mode of learning has given more time to explore extracurricular interests.
Figure 16.
Figure 16.. Online mode of learning is interesting.
Figure 17.
Figure 17.. Wish to continue online mode of learning in the future.
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