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Medical students' perception of e-learning approach (MeSPeLA) - a mixed method research.
Püsküllüoglu, Miroslawa; Nowakowski, Michal; Ochenduszko, Sebastian; Hope, David; Cameron, Helen.
  • Püsküllüoglu M; Department of Clinical Oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Cracow Branch, Kraków, Poland. mira.puskulluoglu@gmail.com.
  • Nowakowski M; 2nd Department of General Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland.
  • Ochenduszko S; Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Dr Peset, Valencia, Spain.
  • Hope D; Centre for Medical Education, The Chancellor's Building, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Cameron H; Aston Medical School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
Folia Med Cracov ; 62(2): 49-70, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2081392
ABSTRACT
There is a discrepancy between the research exploring e-learning at medical universities in Central/Eastern and Western European countries. The aim of the MeSPeLA study was to explore the understanding, experience and expectations of Polish medical students in terms of e-learning. Questionnaire containing open-ended and closed questions supplemented by focus group discussion was validated and performed among 204 medical students in Poland before COVID-19 pandemia. Several domains understanding of e-learning definitions; students' experience, preferences, expectations and perceptions of e-learning usefulness, advantages and disadvantages were addressed. The qualitative data were analyzed using an inductive approach. 46.0% of students chose a communication-oriented definition as the most appropriate. 7.4% claimed not to have any experience with e-learning. 76.8% of respondents indicated they had contact with e-learning. The main reported e-learning advantages were time saving and easier time management. The most common drawback was limited social interactions. The acceptance of the usage of e-learning was high. Medical undergraduates in Poland regardless of the year of studies, gender or choice of future specialization showed positive attitudes towards e-learning. Students with advanced IT skills showed a better understanding of the e-learning definition and perceived e-learning to be a more useful approach. The expectations and perceptions about e-learning in Polish medical schools seems similar to some extent to that in Western European and the United States so we can be more confident about applying some lessons from these research to Poland or other post-communist countries. Such application has been accelerated due to COVID-19 pandemia.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students, Medical / Computer-Assisted Instruction / Education, Medical / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Folia Med Cracov Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fmc.2022.141699

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students, Medical / Computer-Assisted Instruction / Education, Medical / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Folia Med Cracov Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fmc.2022.141699