Tablet technology in medical education in South Africa: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to establish the use of mobile devices by learners at a selected medical school. Distribution of mobile devices was an inaugural initiative implemented by our college.

Design

A mixed methodology design using a questionnaire comprising both open-ended and close-ended questions was analysed from 179 (60 male; 119 female) second year medical students registered for the Anatomy course. Open-ended questions were analysed using a thematic approach by identifying emergent ideas and concepts. Close-ended questions were analysed using SPSS V.21.0.

Setting and participants

Second year medical students at a medical school in South Africa.

Results

Three main themes emerged, namely, (a) mobile device engagement, (b) advantages and (c)

SUBMITTER: Lazarus L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5577903 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature