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Web-Based Versus Conventional Training for Medical Students on Infant Gross Motor Screening
Hardiono D Pusponegoro1, Amanda Soebadi1, Raymond Surya2
11 Child Neurology Division, Department of Child Health, University of Indonesia Medical School , Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia .
Insights
Web-based training effectively teaches medical students infant gross motor screening. This online method is as effective as traditional training and offers good usability and efficiency for early detection of developmental abnormalities.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Medical Education
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Early detection of infant developmental abnormalities is crucial for timely intervention.
- General practitioners require simple screening methods and efficient training.
- This study evaluates Web-based training for infant gross motor screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of Web-based training for medical students in infant gross motor screening.
- To evaluate the acceptability and usability of the online training module.
- To compare Web-based training with conventional methods.
Main Methods:
- Fifth-year medical students were randomized into Web-based and conventional training groups.
- Training modules were based on the World Health Organization Multicentre Growth Reference Study gross motor screening method.
- Effectiveness was measured by pre- and posttests, with acceptability and usability assessed via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Both Web-based and conventional training significantly improved gross motor screening scores.
- No significant difference in score improvement was found between the two training groups.
- Web-based training demonstrated good usability and was deemed acceptable by students.
Conclusions:
- Web-based training is an effective and efficient method for teaching infant gross motor screening to medical students.
- The online approach is as effective as traditional in-person training.
- This modality offers a viable and acceptable alternative for medical education in developmental screening.
Background:
Early detection of developmental abnormalities is important for early intervention. A simple screening method is needed for use by general practitioners, as is an effective and efficient training method. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness, acceptability, and usability of Web-based training for medical students on a simple gross motor screening method in infants.
Materials And Methods:
Fifth-year medical students at University of Indonesia in Jakarta were randomized into two groups. A Web-based training group received online video modules, discussions, and assessments (at www.schoology.com ). A conventional training group received a 1-day live training using the same module. Both groups completed identical pre- and posttests and the User Satisfaction Questionnaire (USQ). The Web-based group also completed the System Usability Scale (SUS). The module was based on a gross motor screening method used in the World Health Organization Multicentre Growth Reference Study.
Results:
There were 39 and 32 subjects in the Web-based and conventional groups, respectively. Mean pretest versus posttest scores (correct answers out of 20) were 9.05 versus 16.95 (p=0.0001) in the Web-based group and 9.31 versus 16.88 (p=0.0001) in the conventional group. Mean difference between pre- and posttest scores did not differ significantly between the Web-based and conventional groups (mean [standard deviation], 7.56 [3.252] versus 7.90 [5.170]; p=0.741]. Both training methods were acceptable based on USQ scores. Based on SUS scores, the Web-based training had good usability.
Conclusions:
Web-based training is an effective, efficient, and acceptable training method for medical students on simple infant gross motor screening and is as effective as conventional training.
