ISSN: 2476-3888
Spring 2021
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021)
Attitude of Iranian Orthopedic Residents towards Online Educating Programs in COVID-19 Pandemic
Journal of Clinical Physiotherapy Research,
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021),
21 June 2021
,
Page e37
https://doi.org/10.22037/jcpr.v6i2.34206
Abstract
Objective
The current COVID-19 pandemic impose many challenges including maintain educational programs delivery obstacles. The aim of this study was to investigate orthopedics residents’ opinion towards using online methods to sustain medical education.
Methods
A cross sectional study applying an 8-item questionnaire was performed to investigate 150 Iranian residents’ attitudes towards online medical learning programs.
Results
One-hundred thirty two residents (88%) replied back the questionnaire. 89% of the participants reported they use online methods; most frequent method was online webinars by 84%. They frequently used Skyroom (76%) to take part in the educational events. Satisfaction rate for webinar was reported as well as 8.2. Weak internet connection and speed was the main problem reported by the participants. 91.8% of the residents supposed continuing the online education would be useful.
Conclusion
Orthopedic residents believed that Online educating programs would be favorable and useful to continue after the current pandemic.
- Medical education, Orthopedics, COVID-19, Online learning
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