Authors
- Uhkrit Jirapiti
- Jintana Intachumpoo
- Supalert Nedsuwan
Institution
- Medical Education Center Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital - Pediatric - Chiangrai - Thailand
Neonatal chest x-ray (CXR) interpretation was taught in 5th year medical
students as in my previous study.
As we have known, different teaching methods will influence learners in different ways of learning.
This study aims to follow up and assess one-year outcome of 3 learning methods.
During the pediatric rotation,in 5th year medical students learned neonatal CXR
interpretation by using
3 different methods:
A was assigned for lecture-based learning
B was assigned to follow ward round with neonatologist
C was given instruction files for self-study
After 1 year of study, they were tested for
I. 12 neonatal CXR questions
II. Questionnaire assessing students’ confidence
in CXR interpretation using 1-5 rating scale
III. students’ most favorite
learning method
25 medical students were enrolled in this study.
Self-directed learning group achieved the best score which also correlated with students’ radiology examination grade.
Students’ self-confidence and their favorite learning methods were high in lecture-based group and ward round with specialist group.
It is the challenge for the educators to inspire, encourage and promote self-directed learning for the students.
Self-directed learning is effective method and should be encouraged more in Thai students.
Jirapiti U. Comparing The Best Learning Methods of Neonatal Chest X-ray Interpretation by 5th Year Medical students Within a Limited Time. In; AMEE conference; 2014 Aug 30-Sep 3; Milan, Italy