Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina Application of e-Learning in Under-Graduated Medical Teaching A Systematic Review Authors: Ana Carolina Martins, Ana Rita Figueiredo, Bruno Reis, Carolina Alves, Joana Barreira, José Costa, Marco Marques, Mª Eduarda Cerdeira, Ricardo Barbosa, Rui Seixas, Sérgio Alves Turma 10 Supervisors: Mário Dinis Ribeiro, MD, PhD Altamiro Costa Pereira, MD, PhD

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Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina Summary Introduction Aims Study Design Flowchart Gantt chart References

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina “e-Learning” = electronic learning Vollmar HC, Schurer-Maly CC, Frahne J, Lelgemann M, Butzlaff M., An e-learning platform for guideline implementation-- evidence- and case-based knowledge translation via the Internet. Methods of Information in Medicine. 2006; 45(4): Introduction Teaching ↔ Potentialities of Technology

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina It claims itself as more than a software platform which supports the act of learn at distance, in an easy and fast way, by web; It is also a way to spread knowledge, allowing its availability at any time, in every place; Vollmar HC, Schurer-Maly CC, Frahne J, Lelgemann M, Butzlaff M., An e-learning platform for guideline implementation-- evidence- and case-based knowledge translation via the Internet. Methods of Information in Medicine. 2006; 45(4):

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina This new learning method provides the possibility to interact with other users; Harden RM., A new vision for distance learning and continuing medical education, The journal of continuing education in health professions, 2005, 25(1):43-51

Using forums and frequently asked questions (FAQs), it’s possible to share points of view and clear up any possible remaining doubts at the moment. Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina Harden RM., A new vision for distance learning and continuing medical education, The journal of continuing education in health professions, 2005, 25(1):43-51

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina E-learning can be used in several areas and fields. However, our work will only fall upon the study of its importance on the undergraduate medical teaching; VOZENILEK J., HUFF J. S., REZNEK M., GORDON J. A. See One, Do One, Teach One: Advanced Technology in Medical Education. ACAD EMERG MED, 2004, Vol. 11, pp

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina E-learning comes with solutions and methods, which can be very helpful in supporting doctors with access to the up-to-date medical knowledge and achievements. It allows creation of interactive model of learning, which stimulates knowledge acquisition. Ruiz JG, Mintzer MJ, Leipzig RM., The impact of E-learning in medical education. Academic Medicine: journal of the association of American Medical Colleges. 2006; 81(3):

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina It also provides flexibility in both time and location, while accessing medical curriculum presented online. There is a possibility of collaboration between teachers and students from different universities, which allows exchange of knowledge and experiences Curran VR, Fleet L., A review of evaluation outcomes of web-based continuing medical education, Medical education, 2005, 39(6):561-7

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina Aims To understand the importance of e-learning in undergraduate medical teaching; To comprehend the impact that the use of this platform causes in the academical success.

Methods Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina Type of study Systematic Review Target Population/ Units of Analysis Articles found in data bases

“e-learning”; “electronic learning”; “web based learning” ; “ Medical Education”; “Undergraduated”. Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina Keywords

Query (“ electronic learning” OR “e-learning” OR “web based learning”) AND (“medical education”) Databases’ research PubMed Scopus  We found 89 articles in PubMed and 84 articles in Scopus, on 04/12/2006, until 30/11/2006. Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina We will include all the articles related to undergraduated medical teaching using e-Learning. Inclusion Criteria

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina We will exclude articles in languages different from Portuguese, French, Spanish and English; We will not accept articles related to dentistry and veterinary medicine; We will not analyse articles which we cannot physically reach. Exclusion Criteria

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina Work Fases 1) Formulation of a clear question. 2) Databases’ research using our Query. 3) Abstracts’ reading (each article should be read by two people).

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina 4) Articles’ selection, by application of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. 5) Attainment of the selected articles (full-text). 6) Full-articles’ reading and selection, using the inclusion and exclusion criteria again.

7) Extraction of the following data: Frequency of utilization of e-Learning by medical students; Advantages/Disadvantages of e-Learning; Influence in academical success. Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina

8)Execution of a statistical analysis with SPSS; 9) Discussion of the results; 10) Review article’ s writing; 11) Website’ s building Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina

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Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina Introdução à Medicina References Vollmar HC, Schurer-Maly CC, Frahne J, Lelgemann M, Butzlaff M., An e-learning platform for guideline implementation--evidence- and case-based knowledge translation via the Internet. Methods of Information in Medicine. 2006; 45(4): Harden RM., A new vision for distance learning and continuing medical education, The journal of continuing education in health professions, 2005, 25(1):43-51 Vozenilek J., Huff J. S., Reznek M., Gordon J. A. See One, Do One, Teach One: Advanced Technology in Medical Education. ACAD EMERG MED, 2004, Vol. 11, pp Curran VR, Fleet L., A review of evaluation outcomes of web-based continuing medical education, Medical education, 2005, 39(6):561-7 Ruiz JG, Mintzer MJ, Leipzig RM., The impact of E-learning in medical education. Academic Medicine: journal of the association of American Medical Colleges. 2006; 81(3):

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