ArticleJAC-antimicrobial resistance2019
Is online case-based learning effective in helping undergraduate medical students choose the appropriate antibiotics to treat important infections?
Article in JAC-antimicrobial resistance, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Dynamic CBME in action: rule-based digital case-based learning to evaluate antibiotic-stewardship reasoning in MBBS learners.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial stewardship in Ireland (2010-2021): a scoping review.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- A systematic review of antimicrobial stewardship education for undergraduate students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary science and midwifery using COM-B framework.JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2026Review
- Antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices survey of medical students to evaluate undergraduate training curriculum.Access microbiology · 2025Article
- Access and utilization of e-learning on tropical medicine at higher education institutions in Indonesia: A mixed-methods study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Transforming Medical Training Through Online Case-Based Learning: Brief Review.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Review
- Impact of a virtual learning environment on the conscious prescription of antibiotics among Colombian dentists.PloS one · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundMedical students are frequently confused about indication for and choice of antibiotic. We developed an online learning resource that focused on antibiotic stewardship and important infections where medical students could practise their antibiotic decision-making skills safely.
methodsThe resource was made available to third-year undergraduate medical students via their virtual learning environment. It covered the theory and fundamentals of antibiotic stewardship and five clinical cases covering important infections. We assessed the number of attempts taken to achieve the required level of understanding to pass each activity and surveyed a selection of students for their feedback.
resultsOf 310 students, over 80% engaged with the theory-based components, with an average score exceeding 90% (range 93.4%-99.7%). Eighty-three percent (258/310) engaged with the first two cases (
conclusionsStudent feedback was positive but engagement with the cases needs improvement. Highlighting the utility of case-based technology-enhanced learning as a safe place to practise antibiotic decision-making skills among students may improve this.
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