Abstract
This study presents the process of implementing an e-learning course for clinical education in oral medicine and examines its impact on students’ knowledge and satisfaction. Thirty six (39.6%) fifth-year undergraduate students participated in the study. Every week before their clinical practice, students studied relevant e-learning materials and completed an assessment test. At the end of the semester, students’ knowledge and attitudes towards e-learning were assessed by the knowledge test and anonymous questionnaire. Students who had access to the e-learning course had significantly better knowledge than students who did not have access to the e-learning course. Exposure to the e-learning course contributed to a better understanding of oral medicine curriculum, increased confidence with oral medicine patients and easier participation in oral medicine clinical practice. This study provided evidence that the e-learning can be implemented as a valuable adjunct to clinical education in oral medicine.
Highlights
At the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, oral medicine is taught for four semesters (7th, 8th, 9th and 10th semesters)
Thirty six fifth year undergraduate students participated in the e learning course
Control group consisted of 55 fifth year undergraduate students who did not have the access to the e learning course
Summary
At the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, oral medicine is taught for four semesters (7th, 8th, 9th and 10th semesters). The first two semesters (7 and 8) consist of lectures, seminars and preclinical exercises. Semesters 9 and 10 consist of clinical practice under the supervision of a tutor. After completing the 10th semester students take the final exam which consists of 45 multiple choice questions. Transition to the clinical portion of the education rarely goes smoothly. Students tend to forget materials taught through lectures and seminars. They usually begin studying only a few weeks before their exams and they often lack theoretical knowledge necessary for active participation in the clinical working with oral medicine patients
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