A comparative assessment of the impact of computer assisted learning of knowledge and skill based competencies among undergraduate students in a medical college in South India

Authors

  • Jeyalalitha Rathinam Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
  • Divakar R. Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
  • Subahan S. P. Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
  • Preethi A. Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
  • Vanitha G. Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
  • Punitha R. Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20181040

Keywords:

Impact and retainment of knowledge, Must know therapeutics, Rational therapeutics, Small group teaching

Abstract

Background: Pharmacology has always been one subject ultimatum and a cornerstone in building up competency, based on applied therapeutics among medical graduates in prescribing and practicing skills. A focus on an integrated strategical approach towards teaching pharmacology for better proficiency in achieving clinical skills is mandatory. Thus, this study has been done to assess the impact and retainment of overall knowledge gained on various domains, based on a revised method of teaching in pharmacology.

Methods: An observational, questionnaire based comparative study was done in a medical college, in Chennai. The study included two group of students, one who have completed their pharmacology course based on the revised pattern of teaching with a comparative group of students who have not been exposed to the revised pattern of teaching. A feedback survey was also done.

Results: The study results indicated that the average scoring based on the questionnaire was 84% with the students who have been exposed to revised pattern of teaching in comparison to the average scoring of 70% with the students who have not been exposed to the new pattern of teaching. The average scoring of the students who were found to agree to several questions on the new method of teaching was 74% and 22% of the students were found to disagree. 4% of students were non responders.

Conclusions: The ultimate improvement in the outcome of health care education can be achieved through appropriate skill building through a simple strategical modification of the regular teaching pattern with an integrated approach involving pharmacologists and clinicians. A refresher course in pharmacology in the final year curriculum and CRRI involving pharmacologists is mandatory.

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2018-03-23

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Rathinam, J., R., D., S. P., S., A., P., G., V., & R., P. (2018). A comparative assessment of the impact of computer assisted learning of knowledge and skill based competencies among undergraduate students in a medical college in South India. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 7(4), 612–616. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20181040

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