Theme
3AA Mobile learning and social networks
INSTITUTION
Mahasarakham hospital - Thailand
The use of mobile group chat applications for learning and knowledge dissemination have gained popularity. This study aims to evaluate whether the application called LINE can enhance the knowledge of medical students regarding common ear- nose-throat problems.
This is a quasi-experimental study that included fifth year medical students during their rotation at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Mahasarakham hospital, Thailand. The students were divided into two rotations. Students in the first rotation utilized a conventional learning method while students in the next rotation utilized the LINE application. At the end of their rotation, a post-test was distributed to compare the knowledge of the medical students.
All fifth year medical students participated in this study. Half of them were quizzed via the LINE application. At the end of the rotation, post-tests were used to compare the knowledge of all the medical students. The mean scores of medical students who used the LINE application was 86.46% and without LINE application was 60.96%. No one failed the final examination. The students who used the LINE application felt that it was convenient and a useful tool for consultation and submitting assignments.
LINE application shows potential for being a good learning tool for medical students in conveniently improving their medical knowledge regarding certain medical issues like common ear-nose-throat problems.
Due to the recent trend toward mobile group chat applications like LINE, their use in the arena of medical research and education should be further explored and utilized to improve medical student learning environment.
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