Digital learning in physiotherapy education: Exploring design approaches through meta-analysis

Abstract

The implementation of internet-based educational designs to enhance teaching and learning could be advantageous for higher education. There is not much research on digital methods of learning in physiotherapy education. The investigation examines and assesses methods of online learning in an effort to raise the standard of physiotherapy education. An extensive meta-analysis and evaluation of both randomized and non-randomized tests are the proposed methods of the research. A map was made of the digital initiatives and research mentioned in the list. Learning impacts for similar interventions were determined by means of meta-analysis. Five cohort investigations and ten randomized controlled trials make up the total of 15 researches included in the evaluation. Blended learning, remote learning, and the flipped classroom methodology were all used in 14 studies. In all, seven of the fifteen pieces of content were referenced in the flipped classrooms have statistically significant effects on learning, according to a meta-analysis for interaction uses on useful skills. Based on the findings, integrating pedagogical approaches is equally, if not more, more efficient than a regular classroom instruction in obtaining learning objectives. Results in online education did not show any discernible variations from traditional classroom training. It has been found that space learning and integrated learning are just as effective as traditional teaching approaches, if not more so, in the field of physiotherapy education. The meta-analysis found that using student-made videos, flipped classrooms, and interactive websites improved students' learning. Larger controlled trials are needed to validate these results. Research ought to investigate the ways in which online learning models can make possible students' assimilation in pragmatic abilities and behaviors, facilitate their understanding of concepts, enhance their memory of contents, and cultivate methods of learning. Further, it needs to examine digital learning materials and information bases.