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Aubree Worobetz1, Andrew O' Regan1,2, Monica Casey1,2
1School of Medicine and Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Medical students preferred in-person delivery of the MED-WELL programme, but online delivery offered unique benefits. Understanding these interactions is key to optimizing exercise interventions and future programming.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health and Well-being
- Exercise Science
Background:
- The MED-WELL programme is an exercise and education intervention for medical students.
- COVID-19 restrictions necessitated a shift to online delivery in 2021.
- This study compares online vs. in-person participant experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare student experiences between online and in-person MED-WELL programme delivery.
- To identify factors influencing participant engagement and motivation.
- To optimize future delivery of the MED-WELL programme and similar interventions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study with 20 participants (10 online, 10 in-person).
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted and audio-recorded.
- Thematic analysis using inductive and deductive approaches, informed by online learning theory.
Main Results:
- Five overarching themes emerged: student-student, student-teacher, student-content, student-environment, and effects of a pandemic.
- Themes 1-4 describe interaction types and their impact on experience.
- Theme 5 highlights the influence of online delivery during a pandemic.
Conclusions:
- Understanding participant interactions is crucial for programme optimization.
- In-person delivery was generally favored, but online delivery had identified advantages.
- Findings inform exercise interventions and planning for future restrictions.
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