Mario Lozano-Lozano 1,2,3 , Noelia Galiano-Castillo 1,2,3 , Carolina Fernández-Lao 1,2,3 , Paula Postigo-Martin 1,2 , Francisco Álvarez-Salvago 1 , Manuel Arroyo-Morales 1,2,3 , Irene Cantarero-Villanueva 1,2,3 Show Affiliations »
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BACKGROUND: Generation Z is starting to reach college age. They have adopted technology from an early age and have a deep dependence on it; therefore, they have become more drawn to the virtual world. M-learning has experienced huge growth in recent years, both in the medical context and in medical and health sciences education. Ultrasound imaging is an important diagnosis technique in physiotherapy, especially in sports pathology. M-learning systems could be useful tools for improving the comprehension of ultrasound concepts and the acquisition of professional competencies. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and use of an interactive platform accessible through mobile devices-Ecofisio-using ultrasound imaging for the development of professional competencies in the evaluation and diagnosis of sports pathologies. METHODS: Participants included 110 undergraduate students who were placed into one of two groups of a randomized controlled multicenter study: control group (ie, traditional learning) and experimental group (ie, Ecofisio mobile app ). Participants' theoretical knowledge was assessed using a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ); students were also assessed by means of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE ). Moreover, a satisfaction survey was completed by the students. RESULTS: The statistical analyses revealed that Ecofisio was effective in most of the processes evaluated when compared with the traditional learning method: all OSCE stations, P<.001; MCQ, 43 versus 15 students passed in the Ecofisio and control groups, respectively, P<.001. Moreover, the results revealed that the students found the app to be attractive and useful. CONCLUSIONS: The Ecofisio mobile app may be an effective way for physiotherapy students to obtain adequate professional competencies regarding evaluation and diagnosis of sports pathologies. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04138511; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04138511. ©Mario Lozano-Lozano, Noelia Galiano-Castillo, Carolina Fernández-Lao, Paula Postigo-Martin, Francisco Álvarez-Salvago, Manuel Arroyo-Morales, Irene Cantarero-Villanueva. Originally published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (http://www.jmir.org), 10.03.2020.
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BACKGROUND: Generation Z is starting to reach college age. They have adopted technology from an early age and have a deep dependence on it; therefore, they have become more drawn to the virtual world. M-learning has experienced huge growth in recent years, both in the medical context and in medical and health sciences education. Ultrasound imaging is an important diagnosis technique in physiotherapy, especially in sports pathology. M-learning systems could be useful tools for improving the comprehension of ultrasound concepts and the acquisition of professional competencies. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and use of an interactive platform accessible through mobile devices-Ecofisio-using ultrasound imaging for the development of professional competencies in the evaluation and diagnosis of sports pathologies. METHODS: Participants included 110 undergraduate students who were placed into one of two groups of a randomized controlled multicenter study: control group (ie, traditional learning) and experimental group (ie, Ecofisio mobile app). Participants ' theoretical knowledge was assessed using a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ ); students were also assessed by means of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Moreover, a satisfaction survey was completed by the students. RESULTS: The statistical analyses revealed that Ecofisio was effective in most of the processes evaluated when compared with the traditional learning method: all OSCE stations, P<.001; MCQ , 43 versus 15 students passed in the Ecofisio and control groups, respectively, P<.001. Moreover, the results revealed that the students found the app to be attractive and useful. CONCLUSIONS: The Ecofisio mobile app may be an effective way for physiotherapy students to obtain adequate professional competencies regarding evaluation and diagnosis of sports pathologies. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04138511; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2 /show/NCT04138511. ©Mario Lozano-Lozano, Noelia Galiano-Castillo, Carolina Fernández-Lao , Paula Postigo-Martin, Francisco Álvarez-Salvago, Manuel Arroyo-Morales, Irene Cantarero-Villanueva. Originally published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (http://www.jmir.org), 10.03.2020.
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OSCE; mHealth; teaching and learning strategies; undergraduate
Year: 2020
PMID： 32154784 DOI： 10.2196/16258
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Internet Res ISSN： 1438-8871 Impact factor: 5.428