Tablet computer enhanced training improves internal medicine exam performance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional teaching concepts in medical education do not take full advantage of current information technology. We aimed to objectively determine the impact of Tablet PC enhanced training on learning experience and MKSAP® (medical knowledge self-assessment program) exam performance.

Methods

In this single center, prospective, controlled study final year medical students and medical residents doing an inpatient service rotation were alternatingly assigned to either the active test (Tablet PC with custom multimedia education software package) or traditional education (control) group, respectively. All completed an extensive questionnaire to collect their socio-demographic data, evaluate educational status, computer affinity and skills, problem solving, eLearning kn

SUBMITTER: Baumgart DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5378330 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature