Anne-Sophie Biesalski1, Isabelle von Kirchbauer2, Friederike Schmidt-Graf3. 1. Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Neurologische Klinik St. Josef Hospital Bochum, Bochum, Germany. 2. Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TUM Medical Education Center, Munich, Germany. 3. Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Munich, Germany.
Abstract
Background/Objective: The changes to medical studies that became necessary as part of the Corona pandemic have also forced considerable adjustments in Neurology. Classroom teaching had to be converted almost entirely to digital formats within a short period of time. The present study provides an overview of the respective changes and associated complications as well as opportunities in teaching Neurology. Methodology: Lecturers in Neurology at all University hospitals in Germany were asked about their approach and the individual changes in their curriculum. Of a total of 39 locations, 23 answered the online questionnaire (see attachment 1). Results: While frontal teaching and lectures could be carried out digitally without any problems, difficulties arose especially in learning physical examination and bedside teaching. Most of the participants stated that they had not found satisfactory e-learning formats to replace teaching at the patients bed. Conclusion: The ad hoc changes in teaching Neurology resulted in significant additional effort for the part of lecturers, but were generally well accepted by students. The Corona pandemic thus ultimately offers an opportunity to enrich teaching in Neurology.
Background/Objective: The changes to medical studies that became necessary as part of the Corona pandemic have also forced considerable adjustments in Neurology. Classroom teaching had to be converted almost entirely to digital formats within a short period of time. The present study provides an overview of the respective changes and associated complications as well as opportunities in teaching Neurology. Methodology: Lecturers in Neurology at all University hospitals in Germany were asked about their approach and the individual changes in their curriculum. Of a total of 39 locations, 23 answered the online questionnaire (see attachment 1). Results: While frontal teaching and lectures could be carried out digitally without any problems, difficulties arose especially in learning physical examination and bedside teaching. Most of the participants stated that they had not found satisfactory e-learning formats to replace teaching at the patients bed. Conclusion: The ad hoc changes in teaching Neurology resulted in significant additional effort for the part of lecturers, but were generally well accepted by students. The Corona pandemic thus ultimately offers an opportunity to enrich teaching in Neurology.
Authors: Anne-Sophie Biesalski; Lars Tönges; Isabelle von Kirchbauer; Eileen Gülke; Hanna Eisenberg; Franziska Maria Ippen; Friederike Schmidt-Graf Journal: Neurol Res Pract Date: 2022-05-09
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