Application of digital media and information technology as an educational method in ophthalmology journal clubs

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Ophthalmology residents Ophthalmology fellowsOphthalmology staff; Attention; Educational Model; Educational Technology; Internet; Social Media

• Registration Number: TCTR20110000023
• Lead Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University

Brief Summary

The pre-action survey showed important information about the most boring part and the median attention span was 30 minutes. After the new educational model was introduced, the median attention span increased to 55 minutes (p less than 0.001, Wilcoxon signed ranks test). The status of the attendees, frequency of attendance, and frequency of falling asleep did not show statistically significant association with longer attention span. Students achievement scores were good.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-03-30
• Study Completion: 2012-03-30
• Results First Posted: 2013-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 59

Inclusion Criteria

All ophthalmology residents, fellows and staff during the study period

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Timespan of concentration During journal clubs Minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluation Score At the end of term Score 0-10