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Using a mobile application for psychiatry training in medical students: a quasi-experimental study
Mitra Zolfaghari1, Shahriar Shirzadi2, Mahtab Motamed3
1E-Learning Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Objective:
Microlearning and gamification through mobile technology can significantly enhance knowledge acquisition and satisfaction. Roozbehyar application, was designed using microlearning and gamification approaches for psychiatry clerkship training.
Method:
This quasi-experimental study was conducted in Roozbeh Hospital, in 2021. The intervention group was assigned to the Roozbehyar during a 4-week course. Knowledge and satisfaction were assessed after 4 weeks.
Results:
We recruited 27 (F/M: 19/8) and 35 students (F/M: 22/13) in the intervention and control groups, respectively. Learning through Roozbehyar was associated with higher scores in the final written exam (p value: 0.031). No difference was seen in the final global assessment scores. The satisfaction scores of the students regarding the content and learners' aspect of the application were above average, yet scores in structural and support aspects were below average.
Conclusions:
We highlighted the effect of a microlearning mobile application in increasing knowledge and satisfaction in psychiatry training in medical students.
