ID-5184 Wonca Abstracts supplement A-K 13-10-23 - Flipbook - Page 83
WONCA 2023 Supplement 1: WONCA 2023 abstracts (A–K)
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Blended learning: An innovative teaching strategy for family
medicine residents at a tertiary care hospital
Dr Swaleha Tariq Bhombal, Sadia Masood
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Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
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Introduction
Blended learning refers to the use of internet technologies along with face-to-face teaching to deliver a
broad array of solutions that enhance the knowledge and performance of students. It can be used by
medical educators to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of educational interventions in the face
of social, scientific and pedagogical challenges.
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Rationale Of The Study
The main purpose of conducting this study was to bridge the gap between theory and practice
among family residents toward dermatology. Dermatological conditions are seen extensively in family
medicine; hence, they need to have a strong foundation in the diagnosis and management of common
dermatoses.
Methodology
This was a quasi-experimental study (pre- and post-test) and participants were all the family medicine
residents at Aga Khan University Hospital. The duration of the study was six months.
The dermatology course was divided into five modules, comprised of both online asynchronous on
virtual learning system and through zoom. This study aimed to investigate the approach of blending
learning and to measure the learning outcomes by using cognitive and affective domains.
Results
A significant increase in post-test scores of the residents was found as compared with pre-test
results. The mean pretest result was 10.43 ± 5.67 and the mean post-test result was 20.52 ± 4.17.
A statistically significant difference was found between pre- and post-test results of students: mean
difference (–10.09) and P value (0.000).
It was statistically proven that blended learning is an effective way of teaching and learning for family
medicine residents. Perception of the residents showed excellent satisfaction from this course.
Conclusion
Based on the findings of this study, we concluded that blended learning helped family medicine
residents to improve their teaching and learning and they learned more effectively. This method can be
used by other specialities to improve residents’ teaching and learning.
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