ON-LINE CONSULTATION OF PATIENTS AS A TOOL FOR MANAGING PRACTICAL SKILLS WITH STUDENTS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES DURING DISTANCE LEARNING
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https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2022.1.12939Keywords:
innovations of pedagogical technologies, quality of education, motivation to study, practical skills, distance learning, infectious diseases, pediatric infectious diseases, studentsAbstract
The current pandemic has rapidly accelerated the movement towards telemedicine and enabled medical schools to prepare students for participation and development of competencies for this transition.
The aim of our study was to improve the quality of practical skills acquisition by students in the diagnosis, treatment of infectious diseases and pediatric infections and communication with patients in practical classes in the format of distance learning by visualizing online patient consultation.
The use of online conferences with patients or colleagues during practical classes significantly improves the quality of learning (average score, absolute and quality performance are significantly higher in students who use visualization of online patient counseling). Students also answered questions about the evaluation of the proposed form of distance education. According to the surveyed students, this form of learning improves the assimilation of material and increases motivation to study educational material, because it “materializes” theoretical knowledge.
Given our experience and the results of the analysis of the conducted study, we consider promising the use of online patient counseling in distance learning, as it significantly improves the quality of learning and motivation of students, and is an effective means of developing practical skills in diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in children and adults.
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