Enhancing ophthalmology education through a mobile flipped classroom: a new teaching method

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Medical Education
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
• Accurate interpretation of optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans is crucial for early glaucoma detection.
• Expertise in OCT interpretation requires specialized training and familiarity with image analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of a mobile flipped classroom on ophthalmology residents' OCT interpretation skills.
• To evaluate resident satisfaction with the mobile flipped classroom model for glaucoma-related OCT training.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental pre/post-test design was employed.
• Twenty-two ophthalmology residents participated in a 4-session mobile flipped classroom intervention.
• Learning outcomes were measured using pre/post-tests, and satisfaction was assessed via a validated questionnaire.

Main Results:

• Post-intervention test scores demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in OCT interpretation skills (p < 0.001).
• The mean participant satisfaction score was high (74.05 ± 16.09).
• The mobile flipped classroom model led to enhanced clinical knowledge and high participant engagement.

Conclusions:

• The mobile flipped classroom model is effective in improving OCT interpretation skills for glaucoma diagnosis.
• This educational approach is well-received by ophthalmology residents, indicating high satisfaction.
• This model holds significant potential for advancing graduate medical education in ophthalmology.