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Rachel A Reed1, Aaron Cole2, Michele Barletta3
1Department of Large Animal Medicine, 2200 College Station Rd., Athens, GA 30605 USA.
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
|February 4, 2022
Summary
An interactive electronic book (e-book) improved veterinary students' comprehension of inhalant anesthetics compared to traditional lectures. This enhanced learning was evident in higher overall assessment scores, particularly on the final exam.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Education
- Pharmacology Education
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Understanding inhalant anesthetic pharmacokinetics (administration, uptake, elimination) is crucial but challenging for veterinary students.
- Traditional lecture-based learning may be insufficient for mastering these complex concepts.
- Interactive electronic books (e-books) offer a potential alternative for enhancing comprehension.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether an interactive e-book improves veterinary student comprehension of inhalant anesthetics compared to traditional lectures.
- To assess the impact of an e-book on student performance in quizzes and final exams.
- To evaluate student confidence levels regarding the topic after using the e-book.
Main Methods:
- A prospective controlled study involving two sequential Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine student cohorts.
- One cohort received traditional lecture-based instruction; the other used an interactive e-book.
- Comprehension was assessed via multiple-choice questions in a midcourse quiz and final exam; student confidence was measured by a Likert survey.
Main Results:
- Students using the interactive e-book achieved significantly higher overall assessment scores (p < .001).
- The e-book cohort demonstrated significantly higher final exam scores compared to the lecture cohort (p < .001).
- No significant differences were observed in midcourse quiz scores (p = .109) or student confidence levels between the groups.
Conclusions:
- An interactive e-book significantly enhances veterinary students' comprehension of inhalant anesthetics, as evidenced by improved performance on multiple-choice assessments.
- The e-book approach led to better retention and understanding, particularly reflected in final exam results.
- Further research is warranted to determine if this comprehension advantage translates to clinical application during the veterinary curriculum.
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