Mobile Education in Autopsy Conferences of Pathology
Author Information
Author(s): Kerstin Schrader, Trong-Nghia Nguyen-Dobinsky, Klaus Kayser, Thomas Schrader
Primary Institution: Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Hypothesis
The MeduMobile project aims to develop and evaluate learning scenarios for medical students using video communication.
Conclusion
The MeduMobile project demonstrated a high acceptance of complex case presentations among students.
Supporting Evidence
- 42 video conferences were conducted with 145 students.
- 87% of students found the online sessions more valuable than conventional lessons.
- More than 85% of students preferred the interdisciplinary case presentations over traditional seminars.
Takeaway
Students learned better about complex medical cases through video conferences than traditional classes.
Methodology
The study involved video conferences and a questionnaire to evaluate student responses and learning effects.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in responses due to the questionnaire design.
Limitations
The study was not randomized and had a small sample size.
Participant Demographics
145 students participated, with 25 students specifically evaluated (20 male, 5 female, from 1st to 6th clinical semester).
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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