The Perception of FEU-NRMF residents physicians on online learning /

The Perception of FEU-NRMF residents physicians on online learning / Rizz Ginelle Abary, Pamela Mae Alcoy, Clare Fatima Marie Beltran, Jericho Dapiton, Tyron Daquioag, Ma. Elizabeth De Guzman, Madel Line Dela Cruz, Ma. Concepcion De Los Sanros, Jan Clarise De Ocampo, Angela Camille De Silva, Neisha Dumama and Nikoleen Espiridion. - Fairview, Quezon City: Department of Community and Family Medicine FEU-NRMF, 2022. - 23 pages: illustrations tables; 28 cm.

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Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted graduate medical education to respond quickly. Online synchronous lectures have replaced in-person lectures. The development of physical examination skills was hampered by the lack of bedside teaching. Residents' confidence maybe harmed by a lack of patient involvement. E-learning makes advantage of technology and the capacity to learn at any time and from any location. However, because it lacks face-to-face interactions, it has drawbacks. Understanding how residents feel about virtual classrooms can aid in the development of best practices for online, synchronous graduate medical education. The purpose of this study is to assess residents physicians' perceptions on the effectiveness and engagement of online learning, also known as e-learning. The study's findings will aid in the creation of e-learning programs. A cross-sectional study was done in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Pathology and Radiology resident physicians from Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Medical Center were surveyed online and in-person about their perceptions of online learning. Resident Physicians felt that in-class interactions provided more effective engagement with both presenters (58.53%) and peers (58.54%). With 58.54% residents reporting decreased levels of engagement with lectures during online conferences. Residents felt that the following methods improved engagement during online conferences: lectures asking questions; small group sessions; and gamification of lectures. Residents' answers regarding their favorite thing about online conferences include accessibility, convenience and less pressure. Common responses regarding how to improve their least feature in an online class include more interactive exercises, better internet connection more internet sources, and more breaks in between each season. The effectiveness of online conferences has fluctuated due to changes in the learning environment, with most residents preferring and perceiving in-class conferences to be successful. Residents also reported no significant differences in communicating with speakers in class versus online, which is satisfactory because there is no communication barrier when presenting. Furthermore, the residents also decided to continue monthly online conferences due to the ease of access, convenience, and lack of pressure to participate. Majority of the residents physicians believed that lectures were more effective in in-class references than online class, Moreover, we recommend doing more interactive activities, having better internet connectivity, using more internet sources, and taking more breaks in between sessions to help them overcome their issues with online learning.

Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine


online learning
online conferences
perceptions of residents

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