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http://doi.org/10.25358/openscience-10052
Authors: | Weimer, Andreas Michael Berthold, Rainer Schamberger, Christian Vieth, Thomas Balser, Gerd Berthold, Svenja Stein, Stephan Müller, Lukas Merkel, Daniel Recker, Florian Schmidmaier, Gerhard Rink, Maximilian Künzel, Julian Kloeckner, Roman Weimer, Johannes |
Title: | Digital transformation in musculoskeletal ultrasound : acceptability of blended learning |
Online publication date: | 19-Feb-2024 |
Year of first publication: | 2023 |
Language: | english |
Abstract: | Background: ultrasound diagnostics have a broad spectrum of applications, including among diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Accordingly, it is important for the users to have a well-founded and up-to-date education in this dynamic examination method. The right balance between online and in-class teaching still needs to be explored in this context. Certifying institutions are currently testing digitally transformed teaching concepts to provide more evidence. Methods: this study compared two musculoskeletal ultrasound blended learning models. Model A was more traditional, with a focus on in-person teaching, while Model B was more digitally oriented with compulsory webinar. Both used e-learning for preparation. Participants completed evaluations using a seven-point Likert scale, later converted to a 0–1 scale. Digital teaching media (e-learning) were used for preparation in both courses. Results: the analysis included n = 41 evaluations for Model A and n = 30 for Model B. Model B received a better overall assessment (median: 0.73 vs. 0.69, p = 0.05). Model B also excelled in “course preparation” (p = 0.02), “webinar quality” (p = 0.04), and “course concept” (p = 0.04). The “gain of competence” (p = 0.82), “learning materials” (p = 0.30), and “tutor quality” (p = 0.28) showed no significant differences. Conclusion: participants favorably assessed blended learning in ultrasound teaching. Certifying institutions should consider accrediting models that combine digital methods (e.g., internet lectures/webinars) and materials (e.g., e-learning) with hands-on ultrasound training. Further research is needed to validate these subjective findings for a stronger evidential basis. |
DDC: | 610 Medizin 610 Medical sciences |
Institution: | Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz |
Department: | FB 04 Medizin |
Place: | Mainz |
ROR: | https://ror.org/023b0x485 |
DOI: | http://doi.org/10.25358/openscience-10052 |
Version: | Published version |
Publication type: | Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
Document type specification: | Scientific article |
License: | CC BY |
Information on rights of use: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
Journal: | Diagnostics 13 20 |
Pages or article number: | 3272 |
Publisher: | MDPI |
Publisher place: | Basel |
Issue date: | 2023 |
ISSN: | 2075-4418 |
Publisher DOI: | 10.3390/diagnostics13203272 |
Appears in collections: | DFG-491381577-G |
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