Medical students' perception and satisfaction with medical communication teaching using electronic modules.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Health Communication
• Digital Learning

Background:

• Traditional methods for teaching medical communication skills include text and video materials.
• Electronic modules offer a potentially innovative approach to medical communication education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate medical students' perceptions and satisfaction with communication skills training delivered via electronic modules.

Main Methods:

• Freshman medical students utilized electronic modules for communication subjects.
• Student perception and satisfaction were assessed at multiple points: after weeks 2 and 12, post-practice interviews with simulated patients, and at the course's end.

Main Results:

• Overall student satisfaction with the electronic modules was high, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10.
• Satisfaction with practice interviews using simulated patients was 7.5 out of 10.
• A significant positive correlation was found between class satisfaction and the perceived usefulness of the electronic modules (p<0.05).

Conclusions:

• Electronic modules are a well-received method for teaching medical communication skills to students.
• Students recognizing the utility of electronic modules reported greater satisfaction with the course.
• Key interview skills like empathy, relationship building, and active listening were effectively applied during simulated patient interactions.