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Fujiwara Y, Amano I, Ishii S, Kishi M, Koibuchi N. Online Physiology Practice with Team-Based Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2023; 14:1435-1443. [PMID: 38149122 PMCID: PMC10750779 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s415257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Background The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has significantly affected medical education. In particular, conducting practical training in a face-to-face format has become difficult. Purpose To address this problem, online physiology practice combined with team-based learning (TBL) for deep learning of renal physiology was conducted among second-year medical students. Participants and Methods The experiment was performed by a group of students, while other students watched online. After the experiment, all students were grouped using breakout rooms. Following a discussion of the data, a clinical case study related to the experiment was conducted using TBL. To examine the effect of online practice in a case study under TBL, the participants completed an anonymous, open-ended, web-based questionnaire after the program, enabling us to compare their expectations and satisfaction. The questionnaire consisted of questions examining students' opinions on the appropriateness of online practice, degree of understanding, ease of asking questions, time efficiency, and the usefulness of case studies using TBL. Results There was no change in the number of students who participated in the online practice before and after class. After class, more students considered the level of understanding easier and displayed better on-time efficiency than with regular face-to-face training. However, these questions are difficult to answer. Conclusion Online-based physiology practice combined with clinical case studies under TBL helped maintain students' expectations and satisfaction with the training.
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- Yuki Fujiwara
- Department of Integrative Physiology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
- Niigata College of Nursing, Joetsu, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Medical Education and Development, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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Farah-Franco SM, Taylor LC, Rowan SZ, Andrews EA. A 10-year longitudinal study of dental students' emotional intelligence and the impact of COVID-19. J Dent Educ 2023; 87:1692-1704. [PMID: 37653454 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES Emotional intelligence (EI) supports the clinical and social competencies of a practicing dentist. Reuven Bar-On's EI model is an array of inter-related emotional and social competencies, skills, and behaviors, which consist of five key domains: Self-Perception, Self-Expression, Interpersonal, Decision Making, and Stress Management, and associated with the domains are 15 emotional quotient (EQ) subskills. This study measured the impact of COVID-19 on dental students' EI by comparing measures pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19 matriculation. METHODS This retrospective longitudinal study measured EI with the EQ-i 2.0 for higher education. Dental students completed an EQ-i 2.0 assessment (Attempt) at the beginning of matriculation, at the mid-point, and prior to graduation. Ten groups were included, of which the first three completed matriculation prior to the pandemic and the remaining seven matriculated during timeframes intersecting at different times during the pandemic. A paired t-test dependent sample of means (p ≤ 0.05) compared EQ scores for each attempt for all groups. The study compared means for three EQ attempts with the t-test independent sample of means (p ≤ 0.05) for cohorts matriculating pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19. RESULTS The pre-COVID-19 groups showed significant increases in EQ with each subsequent attempt. COVID-19-impacted groups demonstrated significant increase in Stress Tolerance and significant decreases, most notably in the domains of Interpersonal and Self-Perception, and subscales of Optimism and Happiness. CONCLUSION(S) COVID-19-related stressors impacted dental students' EI as multiple EI areas declined significantly. Dental educators should minimize organizational stressors and support EI during years 2 and 3 of matriculation.
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- Sandra M Farah-Franco
- Associate Dean for Dental Sciences Education, College of Dental Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, USA
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- College of Dental Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, USA
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- Associate Dean for Student Affairs, College of Dental Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, USA
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- Dean of College of Dental Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, USA
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Zhang XY, Arata Found A, Butler S. Effects of Distance-Learning Strategies in Dental Fixed Prosthodontics Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study on Preclinical Dental Students' Perspective. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e45311. [PMID: 37938882 PMCID: PMC10666021 DOI: 10.2196/45311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19's high transmissibility led to gathering restrictions where dental schools experienced disruptions due to restrictions on attending in-person lectures and limitations placed on applied preclinical and clinical activities. Students not only had to rapidly switch to digital technology-based learning (TB-learning) modules but also experienced high levels of social isolation and anxiety around virus transmission. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the preclinical students' perception of switching TB-learning modules amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying which module parameters were associated with strong student outcomes. METHODS A web-based survey of 39 Likert scale questions was delivered to preclinical dental students (Western University) to evaluate students' perceptions concerning TB-learning, fear amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact on their preclinical training. A Spearman rank correlation coefficient was determined to estimate the relationship between 2 variables in isolation (P=.01). An ordinal regression analysis was performed on variables of interest to determine how module variables (typically within the instructor's control) influenced the student outcomes (P=.05). RESULTS The response rate was 30% (n=39). TB-learning was considered vital (34/39, 87.2%) as the students' education improved (18/39, 46.2%). However, 53.8% (n=21) of students showed increased difficulties in retaining, visualizing, or understanding the materials using TB-learning, and 64.1% (n=25) found it more difficult to concentrate than in in-person classes. In total, 79.5% (n=31) of students showed different levels of agreement about feeling fatigued from TB-learning. Through Spearman ρ correlation analysis, the quality of questions in quizzes (ρ=0.514; P<.001), relevant handouts (ρ=0.729; P<.001), and high-quality audiovisuals (ρ=0.585; P<.001) were positively correlated with students responding that the modules were useful to preclinical training. Similarly, good organization (ρ=0.512; P<.001), high-quality questions in quizzes (ρ=0.431; P=.01), and relevant handouts (ρ=0.551; P<.001) were positively correlated with web-based classes as an effective way to learn. In total, 91.6% (n=36) of the students agreed that COVID-19 was a dangerous disease, whereas 53.8% (n=21) showed different levels of agreement that they were afraid to be infected personally, and 69.2% (n=27) feared passing COVID-19 along to family and friends. A total of 82.1% (n=32) of the students showed that COVID-19 impacted their overall learning process and had a negative impact on their practical preclinical training (31/39, 79.5%). CONCLUSIONS The students found a difference between TB-learning and face-to-face learning methods, where the students perceived fatigue toward the web-based method with difficulty concentrating and visualizing the subject. Moreover, there was a consensus that COVID-19 itself affected the students' overall learning process and preclinical training. As dental schools continue implementing TB-learning into their curriculum, this investigation identifies the students' struggles with the paradigm shift. In an effort to improve TB-learning, this work highlights 4 variables (organization, quizzes, quality handouts, and quality audiovisuals) within the control of instructors that can help improve content deliverance, improving the students' experience.
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- Xi Yue Zhang
- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Alshaibani T, Almarabheh A, Jaradat A, Deifalla A. Comparing Online and Face-to-Face Performance in Scientific Courses: A Retrospective Comparative Gender Study of Year-1 Students. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2023; 14:1119-1127. [PMID: 37822893 PMCID: PMC10563781 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s408791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Purpose As a result of COVID-19 pandemic, medical education at the Arabian Gulf University was instructed to apply online teaching instead of face-to-face for all phases of teaching at the University. Phase-1 is concerned with basic science courses delivered to year 1 students. We conducted this study to detect if there are any differences in the performance of medical students between online and face-to-face ways of learning. Also, a comparison between male and female performance in scientific courses was carried out in pre and during COVID-19 periods. Methods The participant were first year students for pre COVID-19 period from 2018 to 2019 and during COVID-19 period from 2020 to 2021. The university used Moodle and Zoom as an online way of teaching. The students' performance in the year 1 (three-semester) -online period of teaching were compared with a three-semester-performance of conventional teaching prior to COVID-19. This is a retrospective study that attempts to shed some light on the efficiency of AGU experience in online learning for year 1 (Phase I) students. This study evaluates the outcome of both, online and face-to-face examinations for scientific courses. Results The results showed that the mean performance of year one medical students in all basic scientific courses (Phase I) during the coronavirus pandemic was greater than the mean performance before the pandemic with the exception of the Biostatistics course. The results by gender showed that the mean performance of females was better than males across all scientific courses before coronavirus. Also, during the COVID pandemic, the mean performance of females was better than males in all basic science courses. Conclusion Year -1 students' performance in science courses during the coronavirus period seems better than pre COVID19 era. Females' performance was better than males' in both periods; pre and during COVID -19 periods.
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- Tarik Alshaibani
- Physiology Department, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Anatomy, Dean of College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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Zhong T, Liao C, Shi H. Differential attitudes and outcomes of endodontics education between mainland and non-mainland chinese students during COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:205. [PMID: 37024816 PMCID: PMC10078075 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02901-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the learning style and campus life of dental students. This study aimed to evaluate the learning attitudes and outcomes of endodontics among mainland Chinese students and non-mainland Chinese students (students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) during the pandemic. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted in November 2022 at the School of Stomatology, Jinan University, utilizing a self-report online questionnaire, including demographic characteristics and attitudes toward the endodontic course and the COVID-19 pandemic. The endodontics scores were collected from recruited students for further analysis. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software, with independent two-sample t-tests to compare continuous variables and chi-square tests for categorical variables. RESULTS A total of 215 dental students completed the survey, with 126 (58.6%) of them being non-mainland Chinese students. Compared to mainland Chinese students, non-mainland Chinese students had lower scores in both theoretical (63.6 ± 13.5 vs. 83.2 ± 8.00) and skill (88.4 ± 5.38 vs. 90.0 ± 4.91) endodontic assessments. Non-mainland Chinese students reported significantly greater impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their learning emotions, personal hygiene, and future career choices compared to mainland Chinese students. CONCLUSIONS Non-mainland Chinese students had poorer academic performance in endodontics and experienced a greater impact from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of their studies and lives. Dental educators should consider the diversity of students and take necessary measures to support their mental health and enhance learning outcomes in the post-COVID-19 era.
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- Ting Zhong
- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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Al Awaji N, Zaidi U, Awad SS, Alroqaiba N, Aldhahi MI, Alsaleh H, Akil S, Mortada EM. Moderating Effects of Self-Esteem on the Relationship between Communication Anxiety and Academic Performance among Female Health College Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13960. [PMID: 36360835 PMCID: PMC9658700 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Unprecedented quarantine due to COVID-19 exposes individuals to withdraw from face-to-face interactions, which may influence communication and self-esteem (SE). Therefore, the overarching aims of this study are to examine the communication apprehension levels among female college students, and thus to investigate the moderating role of self-esteem on the relationship between communication apprehension and academic achievement. In this cross-sectional study, 287 female college students completed the survey, which was circulated through email. The survey included the following questionnaires: General Health Characteristics, Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, and Personal Report of Communication Apprehension Scale. The results showed that 28.2% of participants were categorized as having a high level of communication apprehension, and only 9.8% had a low level of communication apprehension. The SE reported an overall score of 24.3 ± 2.14, indicating a high self-esteem level among students. The students' grade point average (GPA) was positively correlated with SE. However, self-esteem as a moderator variable had no significant effect on the relationships between all predictors and GPA. The finding of the study highlights the need to implement different strategies to enhance students' group discussions, meetings, and interpersonal communication to ensure the best learning outcomes. Future studies are required to investigate gender-based disparities in the relationship between communication apprehension and SE.
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- Nisreen Al Awaji
- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Physiology, Karolinska Institutet, SE-14186 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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