Medical student case presentation performance and perception when using mobile learning technology in the emergency...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Health
• Clinical Skills Training

Background:

• Traditional bedside teaching can be augmented by mobile learning technology.
• The use of mobile devices as a clinical teaching tool requires further investigation.
• Evaluating the impact of just-in-time mobile learning videos on medical students' performance is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the effect of mobile learning videos on medical students' case presentation skills.
• To evaluate students' perceptions of confidence and the effectiveness of mobile learning videos.
• To determine if just-in-time mobile video instruction impacts clinical performance.

Main Methods:

• Randomized controlled trial involving fourth-year medical students.
• Intervention group received mobile learning videos via iPod Touch before patient encounters.
• Faculty assessed case presentations, and students completed confidence surveys.

Main Results:

• A statistically significant improvement in case presentations was observed after first-time video use (p=0.032).
• No significant difference in overall rotation performance was noted when presentations were aggregated (p=0.671).
• Student surveys indicated videos were a valuable teaching tool, enhancing presentation confidence.

Conclusions:

• Mobile instructional videos can enhance medical student case presentations, particularly upon initial use.
• Just-in-time mobile learning videos may serve as a beneficial supplemental instructional strategy.
• Clinical educators should consider mobile video integration, especially when direct teaching is limited.