Effectiveness of blended learning versus lectures alone on ECG analysis and interpretation by medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most medical students lack confidence and are unable to accurately interpret ECGs. Thus, better methods of ECG instruction are being sought. Current literature indicates that the use of e-learning for ECG analysis and interpretation skills (ECG competence) is not superior to lecture-based teaching. We aimed to assess whether blended learning (lectures supplemented with the use of a web application) resulted in better acquisition and retention of ECG competence in medical students, compared to conventional teaching (lectures alone).

Methods

Two cohorts of fourth-year medical students were studied prospectively. The conventional teaching cohort (n = 67) attended 4 hours of interactive lectures, covering the basic principles of Electrocardiography, waveform abnormali

SUBMITTER: Viljoen CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7713171 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature