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Andreas H Mahnken¹, Martin Baumann, Michael Meister

¹Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany. mahnken@rad.rwth-aachen.de

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Mandatory use of e-learning in radiology internships led to greater engagement than self-determined use. Teaching strategy significantly impacts learning outcomes more than motivation type, emphasizing the need for skilled educators.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Radiology Training
E-learning Technologies

Background:

Undergraduate radiology internships benefit from innovative teaching methods.
E-learning offers flexible and accessible educational resources.
Understanding the impact of motivation on e-learning engagement is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare learning outcomes between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for e-learning in radiology.
To assess the influence of self-determined versus mandatory e-learning use.
To evaluate the effectiveness of blended learning in medical education.

Main Methods:

A study involving 96 medical students in a radiology internship.
Implementation of a blended learning approach with ten electronic cases (e-cases).
Comparison of three groups: control (no e-learning), self-determined e-learning, and mandatory e-learning.

Main Results:

Mandatory e-learning use resulted in significantly higher processing and passing rates of e-cases compared to self-determined use.
A trend towards greater knowledge improvement was observed in blended learning groups versus the control.
No significant differences in time spent on e-learning activities were found between motivated groups.

Conclusions:

Extrinsic motivation drives more extensive utilization of e-learning resources in radiology internships.
Teaching strategy choice is a more significant determinant of learning outcomes than motivational approach.
The importance of qualified medical educators in optimizing learning outcomes is underscored.