Allied Health Science Students Research Articles

IJCM_102A: Perception of Medical, Dental and Allied Health Science (AHS) Students towards Inter-professional Learning and Inter-professionalism in Mangalore

Background: Interprofessional Education (IPE) has gained recognition in health professions education due to evolving healthcare roles and systems, emphasizing collaboration for quality care. Attitudinal barriers hinder its implementation, necessitating a deeper understanding of student perspectives. This study explores the attitudes of medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and allied health science (AHS) students towards interprofessional learning (IPL) in a cross-sectional study at Kasturba Medical College (KMC) and Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal University, Mangalore. Methodology: A total of 205 students participated, comprising 150 MBBS, 40 BDS, and 15 AHS students. Data was collected through a modified semi-structured questionnaire, assessing attitudes towards IPL using Likert scales. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS ver. 20.0, with results expressed in medians and significance determined by the Mann-Whitney test. Results: Overall, students demonstrated positive attitudes towards IPL, with significant agreement that it enhances communication skills, facilitates professional relationships, and improves clinical problem-solving. Both MBBS and non-medical students expressed willingness to learn with peers from diverse healthcare disciplines, indicating a shared understanding of the importance of collaborative practice. Conclusion: The study highlights favourable attitudes among medical, dental, and allied health science students towards interprofessional learning, suggesting a readiness for collaboration in healthcare practice. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating interprofessional education opportunities within healthcare curricula to foster teamwork and enhance patient care outcomes.

Readiness for Inter-Professional Learning among Undergraduate Allied Health Science Students in Hayatabad Peshawar

Background: Inter-professional learning (IPL) is increasingly recognized as a vital component of healthcare education, fostering collaboration, enhancing teamwork skills, and preparing students for a patient-centered healthcare system. Despite its growing importance, the readiness and attitudes towards IPL among healthcare students vary across disciplines and regions, necessitating detailed exploration. Objective: This study aimed to assess the attitudes towards and readiness for IPL among undergraduate allied health science students at Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, and to explore the implications of these attitudes for healthcare education and practice. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted over six months, utilizing convenience sampling to recruit 376 undergraduate students from the departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, and Nursing. The Readiness for Inter-professional Learning Scale (RIPLS) questionnaire was distributed through WhatsApp, Twitter, and email, covering aspects such as teamwork and collaboration, professional identity, and roles and responsibilities. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 to calculate means, standard deviations, and to conduct Independent t-tests. Results: The study found that a significant majority of students (72.1%) expressed strong agreement with the importance of IPL in their curriculum. The mean scores for the RIPLS sub-scales were: Teamwork and Collaboration (13.76 ± 2.609), Negative Professional Identity (10.57 ± 1.972), Positive Professional Identity (6.40 ± 1.359), and Role and Responsibility (7.50 ± 1.267). Independent t-tests revealed significant gender differences in attitudes towards teamwork and collaboration (Male: 13.42 ± 2.017, Female: 14.07 ± 3.034, p=0.015) and roles and responsibility (Male: 7.3187 ± 1.16940, Female: 7.6701 ± 1.33290, p=0.007), but not in professional identities. Conclusion: The study underscores a generally positive attitude towards IPL among healthcare students, with notable readiness for teamwork and understanding of roles and responsibilities. These findings highlight the necessity of integrating IPL into healthcare education curricula to enhance collaborative skills and prepare students for the complexities of modern healthcare delivery.

Effective Communication – A Crucial Skill for the Allied Health Science Students

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Anatomy as a Basic Medical Science: Perceptions of Allied Health Science Students in an Indian Medical School

Anatomy as a Basic Medical Science: Perceptions of Allied Health Science Students in an Indian Medical School

Depression, Anxiety And Stress Among Medical And Allied Health Sciences Students At Sargodha Medical College

Objective: This study attempts to determine the frequency of depression, anxiety and stress and associated factors among medical and allied health sciences students of Sargodha Medical College. Methods: The nature of the study is cross-sectional, among 350 (175 each) medical and allied health sciences students of Sargodha Medical College. The students were recruited using convenient sampling. Socio-demographic information was recorded and depression, anxiety and stress were assessed using the depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS-21). Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 was used for data entry and analysis. Results: The study shows that nearly half of medical students (53.1%) had depression, 69.7% had anxiety and 44% had stress; while among allied health sciences students, 60.6% were depressed, 73.7% had anxiety and 45.1% had reported stress. The mean depression score among medical students was 12.19 ± 9.98 and 13.29 ± 11.12 among allied health sciences students (p≤0.332). Conclusion: Based on the results, it is recommended that various methods should be adapted and prioritized for enhancing the mental health of the students to support and improve academic learning among students. Keywords: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, mental health, medical students, allied health students

Students' perceptions and experiences of remote learning amid covid-19 pandemic in Ghana.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on students, instructors, and educational organisations all around the world. Remote learning was an emergency response by most universities in Ghana during this pandemic to ensure the continuation of their academic calendar. Conducting this study among Ghanaian undergraduate students is crucial because factors like socioeconomic status, technological resources, and individual learning preferences can significantly impact their experience and the perception of remote learning, which may differ from studies conducted elsewhere. To determine the perceptions and experiences of remote learning among allied health sciences students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study involved 218 second, third, and final year Allied Health Sciences students in the University of Ghana. A questionnaire was used to obtain data concerning health professions students' perception and experience of remote learning. The readiness of students in respect to the emergency remote learning, attitudes towards remote learning, perception of remote learning, satisfaction, and the level of anxiety was calculated using mean and mean percentages. Kruskal-Wallis test was used to analyse differences between programmes of study and the perceptions and experiences of remote learning. One hundred and fifteen (53.1%) of the participants had moderate perceptions of independence and responsibility in their learning experiences while 80 (36.7%) students reported that their satisfaction levels regarding remote learning was high. Seventy-seven (38.4%) students reported that they had a burden of anxiety. There was no statistically significant difference between anxiety level and programme of study. Ghana Allied Health Sciences students had positive perceptions and experiences towards remote learning. They could adapt to the new teaching method with appropriate technology integration. Despite a number of students who were anxious about using remote learning. Adequate support towards transitioning into the use of technology may be a good consideration.

The Incidence of Palmaris Longus Muscle and Its Association with the Biodemographic Data of Medical and Allied Health Science Students

Background: The Palmaris longus (PL) muscle is one of the most anatomically variable muscles in the human body. The presence or absence of the muscle tendon is relevant information to hand and plastic surgeons. The muscle tendon can be harvested for reconstructive surgeries, tendon transfer and tendon surgeries, facial paralysis, repair ptosis, arthritis of the thumb and to repair oncologic defects of the head and neck. Therefore, this study aimed at identifying the incidence of PL and its association with the study participant’s age, gender and geo-political region of origin. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on students that were taught ‘muscles of the forearm’ during the 2021/2022 academic session of the Edo state university, Uzairue, Nigeria. Bio-demographic data was retrieved using a self-structured hard-copy questionnaire. Schaeffer’s, Thompson’s and Pushpakumar’s testing methods were used to assess the absence/presence of PL. Data was entered into Microsoft Office Excel 2019 and exported to IBM SPSS version 23 for analysis. Fisher’s and Pearson chi-square tests were used to determine association. Probability values < 0.05 were accepted as significant. Results: Of the 294 enrolled students taught the topic “muscle of the forearm” during the 2021/2022 academic session, 269 (91%) students willingly participated in this study. 155 were females (57.6%), and 114 were males (42.4%). Out of the 269 students assessed, 253 (94.1%) students had the PL tendon in both hands, nine (3.3%) students didn’t have the tendon in both hands, seven (2.6%) students didn’t have the tendon in either the left hand (2.2%) or the right hand (0.4%). While, gender was a significant predictor for left- and right-hand values of the absence or presence of PL muscle tendon (p < 0.05), age and geo-political zone of origin was not (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The Palmaris muscle varied in only 5.9% of our study population. It was found that the occurrence of PL is gender dependent but not dependent on age or the individual’s region of origin. The absence of the muscle was common in females and on the left hand.

Innovative Management and Entrepreneurship in the Higher Education Allied Health Science Institutions

Higher education administration is responsible for overseeing the university's faculties, faculties, human resources development programs, curriculum, budgeting, and more. They continue to run the university by designing, implementing, and supervising the school's approach to issues such as the lives of college students. They give understudies sufficient lodging, support understudies' admittance to physical and emotional wellness assets, and give vocation and college advising administrations. It also typically overseas student orientation, event programming, and student club organization on and off-campus. They hire non-university professionals and strive to build and develop networks that provide pre-and post-graduation opportunities to allied health science students. Recently, the speed of business between academia and the industrial sector is accelerating. This is happening against the backdrop of intensifying competition. Due to these trends, companies and organizations are increasingly dependent on project management methodologies and processes to achieve their commercial goals. As a result, higher education institutions offer curriculums and programs designed to enhance education. Business is a worldwide peculiarity wherein monetary development all over the planet is decidedly affected by the rise of new and imaginative business visionaries. These new small businesses will play an important role in job creation and influence policies to recognize and support entrepreneurial start-up activities for positive economic contributions. Several entrepreneurial workshops have been developed by governments and universities to support these entrepreneurial plans, but there is a need to upgrade the knowledge of implementing entrepreneurial programs. There is always a need to generate more entrepreneurial graduates from higher education institutions. Entrepreneurship education at universities should be comprehensively reviewed and changed. When it comes to developing entrepreneur-oriented graduates, you need to set clear goals. In addition, the educational process requires a lot of restructuring to improve the development of entrepreneurial skills among allied health science students/faculty.

Prevalence of research-related anxiety among students of Allied Health Sciences

Background: Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders. Although being detrimental, it is less researched upon than depression. While research is an essential component of medical education, it is also unfamiliar to undergraduate medical students. Therefore, research at the undergraduate level has been shown to cause anxiety among students. Objective: To determine research-related anxiety among allied Health Sciences students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in which a sample of 150 undergraduate students was selected on the basis of inclusion (no past history of mental illness, no traumatic incident in past 6 months and allied health sciences student from final year) and exclusion (traumatic incident in past 3 months, failure in recent major exam) criteria. The participants after signing the informed consent were recruited in the study through a non-probability convenient sampling technique. The data was collected using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7 scale). Data were analyzed through SPSS version 21. Results: In this study, 150 undergraduate students participated in the study. Results showed that out of the 150 students, 90 (60%) had mild anxiety related to research, 32(21%) students had moderate-level anxiety, and 28(18%) students had severe anxiety. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the majority of students in their final year or semester experienced mild levels of research related-anxiety.

Health Sciences Students' Perspective on the Functions of Academic Advising.

Nursing and allied health students represent a significant percentage of undergraduate students. Academic advising is integral to students' success. This study aimed to identify nursing and allied-health science students' perspectives on academic advising functions and identify the demographic factors associated with these perspectives. A cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 252 students who completed a survey on students' perspectives on academic advising functions. Students were recruited from a large public university in western Saudi Arabia. The results revealed that 97.6% of students reported knowing their academic advisor and 80.8% reported meeting with their advisor at least once over the past year. Overall, students perceived academic advising as important (M = 4.0, SD ± 0.86). The social role of academic advising was perceived as its most important function (M = 4.1, SD ± 0.85), followed by the academic role (M = 4.0, SD ± 0.87) and the personal role (M = 3.9, SD ± 0.87). The results showed that junior students perceived academic advising as more important than their counterparts. There was a weak significant correlation between students' perception of academic advising functions and the number of meetings held with their advisors. Faculty should improve students' understanding of the academic advisor's role in academic progress. Students understanding of their academic advisor's role in supporting their academic progress should be emphasized, especially among senior students.

Promoting Self-Directed Learning Among Allied Health Science Students: Implementation and Perceptions

Background Learner-centric strategies such as problem-based learning case-based learning knowledge maps and flipped classroom methods are used to promote self-directed learning SDL. There is a paucity of studies on the implementation of SDL for allied health science AHS students and the assessment of perceptions of learners.Aim To implement learner-centric strategies to promote SDL and assess the perceptions of AHS students on the effectiveness of this SDL program.Methods In this quasi-experimental study students of first-year AHS were exposed to a series of activities of SDL for a period of eleven months. The activities included knowledge maps lab rounds seminar presentations and problem-based learning. Perceptions of the students on the effectiveness of the SDL program were assessed.Results Out of the 117 students who consented to be the participants in this research 96.6 agreed that SDL strategies helped them to develop as life-long learners 96.6 agreed that they were able to gain new knowledge of biochemistry and its applications in health sciences 88 agreed that all members of the team contributed significantly to group activities and 94.9 agreed that there is an improvement in their communication skills because of the activities given. Communication barriers and lack of cooperation in the team were perceived as challenges.Conclusion The students showed positive perceptions of the SDL series. The activities were effective in developing lifelong learners creativity higher-order thinking and communication skills. These findings have implications for implementing SDL for AHS effectively.nbsp

Perceptions of Students on the Foundation Course for Allied Health Sciences

Background The medical college environment is different from the highly protected environment of schools. Students of Allied health sciences may find this transition difficult. A foundation course will smoothen the process of transition. Also the success of any new program depends on its stakeholders. Aim The aim of the study was to understand the perceptions of Allied health science students regarding the foundation course. Methods This was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study. Student responses were recorded using google forms and were on a five-point Likert scale on a validated questionnaire. Percentages were calculated.Results One hundred and three students responded to the questionnaire. Of them 93 agreed that foundation course was a memorable experience 98 agreed that it was useful 88 agreed that it boosted their confidence 82 agreed that it reduced their anxiety and 75 agreed that its duration was adequate. Majority of the students agreed that the sessions were useful for them.Conclusion The foundation course was well received by the students and was beneficial. Other colleges should consider conducting foundation course for the Allied health science students.

PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON KING SAUD UNIVERSITY FOR HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS IN ALAHSA-SAUDI ARABIA

Introduction and Aim:The new coronavirus disease outbreak 2019 (COVID-19, originally referred to as 2019-nCoV and later referred to as SARS-CoV-2) started in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, after 8 years of the MERS-CoV epidemic outbreak and the root of COVID-19 infection was mostly thought to be the Chinese horseshoe bats]1[. As countries have reported a sharp rise in mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorder, and fear, among their people, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic creates a psycho emotional chaotic situation. Several countries have taken steps or already graduating healthcare professional students early to support professional resources due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 patients and the shortage of health care professionals]4[.The aim of the study was to determine the psychological impact of the COVID-19 on the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences students in Al-ahsa. Method: Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic among KSAU-HS students in Alahsa-Saudi Arabia assessed by the questionnaire. The purpose of the questionnaire to measure the Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic among KSAU-HS students in Alahsa-Saudi Arabia.We share the link between the KSAU Al-ahsa and students through email. Allied health science students in KSAU-HS -Al-Ahsa. This study was conducted in KSAU-HS in Al-Ahsa students. The data collected from KSAU Al-ahsa. 30 questions used to assess different aspects of psychological impact on KSAU-HS students, using PHQ-9, GAD-7, and PSS-14 scale with five options (Strongly Disagree – Disagree – Normal – Agree Strongly Agree. In addition, it is cross-sectional because the study collected data at giving point across the study. Result:There are 102 students participate in this study. All of the participants were from KSAU students in Al-ahsa that met the inclusion criteria in this study. 40.2% of the participants have moderate depression, 48% of the participants have moderate anxiety and 82.4% of the participants have moderate stress. Conclusion: PHQ-9 results shows that 2% of the students are normal, 19.6% have mild depression, 40.2% have moderate depression, 34.3% have moderately severe depression and 3.9% have severe depression. GAD-7 results shows that 9.8% of the students are normal, 31.4% have mild anxiety, 48% have moderate anxiety and 10.8% have severe anxiety. PSS-14 result shows that 9.8% of the students have low stress, 82.4% have moderate stress and 7.8% have high-perceived stress.

Information Dissemination during COVID-19 Pandemic among Postgraduate Allied Health Sciences Students in Pakistan

Purpose: This study determines the information dissemination during the Covid-19 pandemic and examine the impact on the educational activity of postgraduate students in Allied Health Sciences institute in Pakistan. Methodology: Present quantitative study is based on survey method that was carried out to assess the effectiveness of information dissemination during Covid-19 pandemic among postgraduate allied health science students in different universities in Lahore Pakistan. Finding: The response rate of the study remained 80%. Majority of users, about 69.5% (n=66) students responded that they did not have challenges in information dissemination during Covid-19, while 30.5% (n=29) students respond that the information was poor. Respondents of the study found highly satisfied with the efficiency of library on providing e-services during Covid-19 (P-Value = 0.487). usability of libraries in information dissemination in which 74 (78%) responded that libraries provide access to reliable and trustworthy Covid-19 pandemic information via different media. 75(79%) students are agreed on providing awareness sensitization on how to restrain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, online and offline services provided by libraries to allied health science students, challenges faced by libraries in the dissemination of information 77 (81%) Students respond that there is inadequate skills and knowledge of utilizing the Internet resources and services. The recommendations of the study might be beneficial to enhance the effectiveness of resources and services of universities libraries. Keywords: University Library; Library Website; Library User; Covid-19 Pandemic; Information Dissemination; Information Technology; Post Graduate Allied Health Science, Students.

Information Providing in COVID-19 by Health Professionals in Pakistan

Purpose: This study analyses the impact on postgraduate students' educational activity at an Allied Health Sciences institute in Pakistan as well as the information distribution during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methodology: The current quantitative analysis is based on a survey that was conducted among postgraduate allied health science students in various universities in Lahore, Pakistan, to evaluate the efficacy of information distribution during the Covid-19 pandemic. Finding: The response rate of the study remained 80%. Majority of users, Approximately 69.5% (n=66) of students said they had no trouble getting information during COVID-19, whereas 30.5% (n=29) of students said the information was subpar. Respondents of the study found highly satisfied with the efficiency of library on providing e-services during Covid-19 (P-Value = 0.487). usability of libraries in information dissemination which 74 (78%) respondents said that libraries offer access to trustworthy and reliable Covid-19 pandemic information through a variety of media There is consensus among 75 (or 79%) of the students on the importance of raising awareness and educating people on how to contain the Covid-19 outbreak, as well as the difficulties libraries face in disseminating information. 77 (81%) students said they lack the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively use the tools and services available on the Internet. The recommendations of the study might be beneficial to enhance the effectiveness of resources and services of universities libraries. Keywords: University Library; Library Website; Library User; Covid-19 Pandemic; Information Dissemination; Information Technology; Post Graduate Allied Health Science, Students.

Health Status and Academic Progress Among Day Scholars Vs Hostelites in Allied Health Sciences Students

Students are the most important aspect of future in any nation, which depends incredibly on its health and academic quality. Students are either day scholar or hostilities. Students from faraway places for study purposes comes and live in a hostel in which they live in a supervised and secure environment. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the nutritional status and academic performance of day scholars in comparison with hostilities of allied health science students of Lahore. Methods: This was a cross sectional comparative analytic study in which sample of 171 students was included out of which 77 were male and 94 were female. 93 hostel students and 78 where day scholars were selected in this study. Data were collected by using comparative survey design questionnaire which consist of 2 sections of demographic data involving both day scholars and hostel student’s data related to nutritional health and over all academic performance. After collecting data, it was analyzed by using SPSS version 22.0. Results: After analyzation of data it was found that 36.5% of hostilities have good physical health, 63.5% hostilities have poor physical health, 53.9% day-scholars have good physical health and 46.1% day-scholars have poor physical health. And 65.5% hostilities have good academic performance, 34.5% hostilities have poor academic performance, 56.4%-day scholars have good academic performance and 43.5% day-scholars have poor academic performance. Conclusion: On the basis of results, it was concluded that health status of day scholars was better than hostilities and the academic performance of hostel students was slightly better as compared to day scholars.

Use and Attitudes of Complementary and Alternative Medicines Among Allied Health Sciences Students, University of Peradeniya

Background: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) consists of a group of medical and health care systems, practices, and products delivered outside the mainstream health care system. CAM treatments can be used not only to treat diseases but also to promote wellness, disease prevention, and manage symptoms. However, someone’s attitudes toward health may contribute to seeking CAM treatments. This study aimed to investigate the use and attitudes of CAM among Allied Health Sciences (AHS) students at the University of Peradeniya.Methods: An online questionnaire was used and all AHS students at the University of Peradeniya were invited to participate. The questionnaire comprised three parts: Part A) demographic data, Part B) usage of complementary and alternative medicines and Part C) attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicines. CAM usage and attitude differences between different degree programs and academic years were compared.Results: Of the 601 students invited, 314 (52.2%) responded to the questionnaire. Among them, 143 participants (45.5%) had used CAM during the past 12 months. Of them, vitamins were the most used CAM. Most participants (70.1%) had used CAM to improve their health, while (68.5%) had selected CAM to reduce side effects. More than one-third of students showed positive attitudes towards CAM. There were significant differences in CAM usage between students of pharmacy/nursing and MLS/Radiography/Physiotherapy, while there was no difference in attitudes regarding CAM. There were differences in attitudes concerning CAM between senior and junior students, however no difference in CAM usage.Conclusion: This study found that AHS students commonly reported using CAM. A comparison between Pharmacy/Nursing and MLS/Radiography/Physiotherapy students suggests that pharmacy/nursing education is associated with improved awareness and use of CAM among AHS undergraduate students in a Sri Lankan university.  

Eye Donation: Awareness, Knowledge, Willingness, and Barriers among Paramedical and Allied Health Science Students at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India.

Background Visual impairments have physical, emotional, social, and economical consequences and are a crucial element influencing one's quality of life. A total of 1.285 million people are estimated to be visually impaired worldwide of which 39 million are categorised as blind. These figures are startling, given that 80 percent of known vision impairments are either treatable or preventable. Corneal transplants appear to be our best hope for resolving this problem; however, a global shortage of available donors continues to dampen efforts addressing this issue. Methods This two-year cross-sectional study employed a convenience sampling technique and a standardised questionnaire to survey 150 paramedical and allied health science students at a tertiary care teaching hospital and assessed the awareness, knowledge, willingness and barriers regarding eye donation. Results The study revealed a 93.3% awareness rate of the donation procedure, of which 46% attributed their awareness to media sources. However, other aspects assessed had much lower awareness rates; when the eyes are donated (53.3%), optimal time period for retrieval of tissue/organ (54%), ideal part transplanted (54%), age limit not restricting donation (67%), donation by donors using spectacles (48%), confidentiality of the donor and recipient (54%), hospital having the facility of an eye bank (63%). 49 percent of the respondents were willing to pledge themselves as eye donors, and a majority of the unwilling respondents reported that familial opposition was the reason for their hesitation. Conclusion Knowledge levels appear to be below expectations, and more effort is required to ensure that knowledge is imparted to our healthcare practitioners, who will then transfer this knowledge to the population, resulting in an increase in donation rates.

Effect of webinars in teaching-learning process in medical and allied health science students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has brought all sectors to be dwindled with no exception of the academic system. Even professional courses like medical and allied health academic courses were also not spared. The academic requirements were not met as required to do so. Webinar has become a good source of virtual platform acting as a bridge for attaining the gaps in accomplishing the curriculum to the students during these curfew times. Our study aimed to know the value of webinars on teaching-learning processes among the medical and allied health science students in India. The study design is a cross-sectional study with 2084 students who attended at least one webinar. An online survey questionnaire was sent, and the data were collected on participant's perspective on the effectiveness of webinar, post webinar assessment by their satisfactory level of gain of information through webinars and their plan to apply in future. Participant's perspective on effectiveness of webinar showed 66.7% of agreement with the webinar use. In post webinar assessment, the use of webinar was in agreement with 69.9% of the participants. Furthermore, we observed a significant association with the gain of information in post webinar assessment (P < 0.05) and a significant association with their plan to apply in future (P < 0.05). Our results showed that the students were satisfied with the webinar teaching and acknowledged it to be an effective tool in the teaching-learning process to gain new knowledge and wish to attend webinars in future as a part of their curriculum. Thus, webinars have a constructive effect in the teaching and learning process in professional courses during pandemic lockdown.

Assessment of Learning Preferences and Outcomes Among Dental and Allied Health Science Students: A Multi-Institutional Study

Assessment of Learning Preferences and Outcomes Among Dental and Allied Health Science Students: A Multi-Institutional Study