Location
Walsh A
Proposal Track
Practice Report
Session Format
Presentation
Abstract
Prior to this pilot study, there were no concise or standardized mobile resources for pre-clerkship medical students to using while conducting a physical exam. To address this need, an electronic guide (eGuide) was developed to instruct students on proper physical examination technique and to provide standardized reference information. This interactive resource was developed using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as an interactive PDF, which could also be printed if desired. Both anatomy and physiology information was included, as relevant to physical diagnosis. The eGuide was particularly useful for those first-year medical students who have clinical skill units prior to basic anatomy courses. Focus groups helped to refine the resource prior to distribution. As a result, formative quizzes were included in the resource for immediate self-evaluation. Students were receptive to an engaging, interactive resource that allowed them to manipulate the photographs and illustrations. Students also appreciated the compact delivery of the material via smart mobile devices, tablets, and computers, as well as the menu navigation. These findings are consistent with theories of multimedia and adult learning theories. This pilot study validated the need for and acceptance of additional resources using new media to support student learning.
Keywords
electronic resources, mobile learning, pilot study, interactive PDF
Recommended Citation
Wood, Elena; Wyatt, Tasha R.; and Kleinheksel, A.J., "Designing an Eguide for Physical Examination in Pre-clerkship Medical Education: a Pilot Study" (2017). Georgia Educational Research Association Conference. 41.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gera/2017/2017/41
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Designing an Eguide for Physical Examination in Pre-clerkship Medical Education: a Pilot Study
Walsh A
Prior to this pilot study, there were no concise or standardized mobile resources for pre-clerkship medical students to using while conducting a physical exam. To address this need, an electronic guide (eGuide) was developed to instruct students on proper physical examination technique and to provide standardized reference information. This interactive resource was developed using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as an interactive PDF, which could also be printed if desired. Both anatomy and physiology information was included, as relevant to physical diagnosis. The eGuide was particularly useful for those first-year medical students who have clinical skill units prior to basic anatomy courses. Focus groups helped to refine the resource prior to distribution. As a result, formative quizzes were included in the resource for immediate self-evaluation. Students were receptive to an engaging, interactive resource that allowed them to manipulate the photographs and illustrations. Students also appreciated the compact delivery of the material via smart mobile devices, tablets, and computers, as well as the menu navigation. These findings are consistent with theories of multimedia and adult learning theories. This pilot study validated the need for and acceptance of additional resources using new media to support student learning.
