Development and Assessment of Multimedia Learning Tool on Clinical Microbiology for Undergraduate Medical Students
Seung Hwan Oh1, Sun Min Lee1, Hyung Hoi Kim1,2, Eun Yup Lee1, Hae Jin Jeong2, Sang Yeoup Lee2, Sung Soo Kim2, Hae Kyu Kim2, Byung Kyu Park2, Jae Suk Woo2, Byung Yong Rhim2, Seong Wan Baik2, Ihn Sook Jeong2, Chulhun L. Chang1,2
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. 2Department of Medical Education Unit, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea.
PURPOSE Insufficient teaching of clinical microbiology, often caused by limited resources in medical schools, might be a reason for inaccurate diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases by doctors. The purpose of this study is to develop and assess a multimedia self learning tool (MSLT) for clinical microbiology course.
METHODS We developed the MSLT based on existing self-directed learning tools. This tool was used by second- and third-year medical students. We randomly assigned 67 participating students to two groups: one (29) with lectures only and the other (38) with the MSLT only. We conducted pre- and post-tests.
RESULTS There are no differences in the pre- and post-test scores between the lecture group and the MSLT group in knowledge of bacterial classification, understanding of infectious diseases, proper use of laboratory tests, and proper selection of antimicrobials. However, post-test scores were significantly higher in both groups.
CONCLUSION The MSLT was found to be as equally effective as lectures, at least, test scorewise. Teachers could use either this tool alone or combined with conventional lectures to improve and enhance teaching in clinical microbiology. The results shed new insights into the possibility of introducing new teaching methods in clinical microbiology for future medical education.
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