E-learning resources in medical education: a study on the effective utilization among medical students in a private sector Medical college in Lahore, Pakistan.
Date
2024
Authors
Sarfraz, Farrukh; Daka, Harrison ; Zafar, Ahmad, Rizwan; Liaqat, Sehrish; Qumar, Tanweer Ahmed; Mudassir, Shahbaz
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Publisher
Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology
Abstract
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Introduction:
For centuries, teaching and learning have been an integral part of human existence, and will continue to be so. However, the field has undergone significant transformations in recent decades, with the introduction of e-learning being the latest development. Several factors have driven the growth of e-learning, including shifting student needs and behaviors, cost reduction, quality improvement, and increased accessibility. The use of e-learning tools in medical education has
grown dramatically, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of geographically dispersed learners continues to rise, and technology-based services
become more diverse, the adoption of e-learning is likely to expand in the future. Objective: To explore the resources used by medical students to keep themselves updated with the latest global changes in medical science. Material and Methods. A cross-sectional study of 262 participants was conducted at Azra Naheed College Medical College Superior University Lahore. After obtaining consent, a validated questionnaire was completed to collect data on students' demographic characteristics, academic level, and online resource usage patterns. The study involved 262 participants, of which 106 (40.5%) were male and 156 (59.5%) were female.
Results: The study finds the resources used and affecting their day to day activities by e-learning for medical students. Frequency percentage mean and standard deviation was determined. Descriptive statistics indicate that the mean for all the variables is over three indicating an overall positive response. A p value of 0.00 typically indicates that the observed result is extremely statistically significant. Conclusion: This research finds that effectiveness of e-learning rests in development of skills related to independent learning.