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Martina Bientzle1, Christine Lechner2, Ulrike Cress1,3
1Leibniz-Institut fuer Wissensmedien, Knowledge Media Research Center, Tuebingen, Germany.
The Clinical Teacher
|October 10, 2018
Summary
Online peer consulting training significantly boosted physiotherapy students' knowledge and confidence. This collaborative approach prepares healthcare professionals for effective information exchange in their careers.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Digital Health
- Collaborative Learning
Background:
- Healthcare professionals often face patient cases outside their expertise.
- Consulting with specialists is crucial for managing complex cases.
- The internet facilitates connecting with specialists for peer consulting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of online peer consulting training for physiotherapy students.
- To assess student motivation and perception of online collaboration.
- To evaluate the impact on knowledge acquisition and confidence.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an open-source platform for chat and document sharing.
- Integrated online peer consulting training into physiotherapy courses.
- Recruited 45 first-year physiotherapy students as participants.
Main Results:
- Students showed high motivation and positive perceptions of the online platform.
- Online peer consulting led to a significant increase in content knowledge.
- Participants reported greater confidence in their knowledge post-training.
Conclusions:
- Training in online peer consulting is beneficial for healthcare students.
- Early exposure to online collaboration prepares students for professional practice.
- Developing skills in seeking and providing peer feedback is essential.
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