ArticleJournal of Taibah University Medical Sciences2022
Online family medicine training amid the COVID-19 crisis in KSA: A mixed-method study.
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Objective: Literature on the perceptions and experiences of postgraduate trainees and trainers regarding online methods of learning is scarce. We aimed to assess the perceptions and experiences of family medicine trainees and trainers regarding online learning during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Qassim, KSA. Methods: This was a mixed-method study involving trainees and trainers at the Family Medicine Academy, Qassim. Quantitative data were collected using structured questionnaires from 36 trainees and 26 trainers. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with trainees ( Results: Among the trainees, 39% perceived online learning to be less effective than traditional classroom learning. Moreover, 61% and 64% of the respondents were concerned about the motivation and quality of online learning, respectively. Lack of direct contact with other students was the most commonly perceived concern among 80% of trainees. Among the trainers, the majority were either dissatisfied or neutral about participation and interaction, speakers' and students' motivation, the quality of online learning, and the online teaching experience. Qualitative data showed that online methods provide the advantages of learning from other institutions and flexibility, as well as a viable alternative during crises. However, there were issues with interaction, participation, and trainers' online teaching skills. Conclusion: Online learning has provided an opportunity to continue training during the COVID-19 crisis. However, there are widespread concerns regarding its effectiveness among trainees and trainers. There is a need to train trainers in online teaching and adopt interactive methods to increase trainees' interaction, motivation, and participation.
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