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Web-based collaborative training of clinical reasoning: a randomized trial.

T Raupach¹, C Muenscher, S Anders

¹University Hospital Göttingen, Germany. raupach@med.uni-goettingen.de

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|October 9, 2009

Summary

Web-based learning (WBL) and traditional problem-based learning (PBL) equally improved clinical reasoning skills in medical students. However, students preferred traditional PBL, indicating a need to optimize computer-assisted learning formats.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Clinical Reasoning
Digital Health

Background:

Clinical reasoning is crucial for medical practice.
Internet-based collaborative learning offers a potential method for skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the efficacy of web-based learning (WBL) versus face-to-face problem-based learning (PBL).
To assess skill acquisition in a 6-week cardio-respiratory medical course.

Main Methods:

148 fourth-year medical students were randomized into virtual collaborative online or traditional PBL groups.
Diagnosis of a dyspnoea patient case was used for assessment.
Clinical reasoning was evaluated using a key feature examination.

Main Results:

No significant difference in clinical reasoning scores between WBL and PBL groups (p = 0.843).
Virtual learning groups showed a correlation between diagnostic test costs and online discussion participation (r = 0.881; p = 0.002).
Student evaluations favored traditional PBL over virtual collaborative learning.

Conclusions:

Web-based learning is as effective as traditional PBL for clinical reasoning skills.
Traditional PBL was better accepted by students.
Further research is needed to define optimal computer-assisted learning strategies in medical education.