Teaching infectiology through electronic adaptative flashcards on mobile phones to medical residents: randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Flashcards applications are getting more and more popular among medical students. They rely on principles that have been largely proven in different studies. However, there is very limited data on their benefits in real life conditions. While infectiology is a difficult topic for medical interns, the proper use of antibiotics represents a major public health issue.

Objective

Evaluating the benefits of Flashcards (FC) for learning infectiology.

Methods

This was a prospective study conducted among residents from intensive care - anesthesiology and emergency specialties in the north-west quarter of FranceAll residents included received infectiology courses in the form of a slide show by email. They were then randomized in a 1:1 fashion into two closed online u

SUBMITTER: Vaillant T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750829 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature