Chih-Feng Su1, Li-Wei Lin2, Tzu-Yao Hung3, Chi-Chun Peng1, Cho-Chao Feng1, Chaou-Shune Lin1. 1. Hsinchu Cathay General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine Hsinchu Taiwan. 2. Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital Emergency Department Taipei Taiwan. 3. Taipei City Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhongxing Branch Taipei Taiwan.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Feedback is an aspect of teaching strategy that facilitates the learners to achieve expertise in the necessary skills for effective diagnostic reasoning. Several studies have demonstrated that student response systems (SRSs) are useful for enhancing learner engagement and obtaining immediate feedback. We aimed to examine the experiences of learners who used SRSs in a diagnostic reasoning class. METHODS: In 2016, an observational study was conducted on a 4-hour training course on "improving physicians' diagnostic process" that included 34 physicians. The Zuvio multimedia online interactive system was used. The learners could use smartphones to respond to the questions. A 5-point Likerttype scale quantitative questionnaire was designed to explore the viewpoints of the learners regarding the students' engagement, feedback, and outcomes. The learners were requested to complete a brief qualitative feedback form that included the following two sections: (1) the benefi ts and (2) the challenges of using SRSs. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used for data analyses. RESULTS: Total 32 participants (response rate: 94%) completed the questionnaire. Most respondents reported that using the SRSs enabled them to concentrate more effectively, express themselves in a stressfree environment, strengthen their interactions with peers and teachers, improve their participation in discussions, and obtain useful feedback. Three themes were identified from the qualitative results: (1) facilitating learning, (2) hardware limitations, and (3) question-development skills. CONCLUSION: The SRSs can be easily implemented and positively affect the teaching of diagnostic reasoning. However, teachers should develop question-development skills so that the systems function more effectively in the instruction of diagnostic reasoning.
BACKGROUND: Feedback is an aspect of teaching strategy that facilitates the learners to achieve expertise in the necessary skills for effective diagnostic reasoning. Several studies have demonstrated that student response systems (SRSs) are useful for enhancing learner engagement and obtaining immediate feedback. We aimed to examine the experiences of learners who used SRSs in a diagnostic reasoning class. METHODS: In 2016, an observational study was conducted on a 4-hour training course on "improving physicians' diagnostic process" that included 34 physicians. The Zuvio multimedia online interactive system was used. The learners could use smartphones to respond to the questions. A 5-point Likerttype scale quantitative questionnaire was designed to explore the viewpoints of the learners regarding the students' engagement, feedback, and outcomes. The learners were requested to complete a brief qualitative feedback form that included the following two sections: (1) the benefi ts and (2) the challenges of using SRSs. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used for data analyses. RESULTS: Total 32 participants (response rate: 94%) completed the questionnaire. Most respondents reported that using the SRSs enabled them to concentrate more effectively, express themselves in a stressfree environment, strengthen their interactions with peers and teachers, improve their participation in discussions, and obtain useful feedback. Three themes were identified from the qualitative results: (1) facilitating learning, (2) hardware limitations, and (3) question-development skills. CONCLUSION: The SRSs can be easily implemented and positively affect the teaching of diagnostic reasoning. However, teachers should develop question-development skills so that the systems function more effectively in the instruction of diagnostic reasoning.
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