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ArticleBMC research notes2025

Enhancing ophthalmology education through a mobile flipped classroom: a new teaching method.

Maryam Yadgari, Masomeh Kalantarion, Mohammad-Mehdi Sadoughi, Soleiman Ahmady, Mohammad-Hasan Shahriari

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Maryam YadgariDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0829-1861
Masomeh KalantarionDepartment of Medical Education, School of Medical Education and Learning Technologies, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. kalantarion65@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4778-3973
Mohammad-Mehdi SadoughiOphthalmic Research Center, Research Institute for Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2611-0526
Soleiman AhmadyDepartment of Medical Education, School of Medical Education and Learning Technologies, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0551-6068
Mohammad-Hasan ShahriariDepartment of Health Information Technology and Management, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5596-1958

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveGlaucoma is a major cause of irreversible blindness globally. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) aids early glaucoma diagnosis. Interpreting OCT scans requires familiarity with the technology and image analysis. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a mobile flipped classroom model on learning outcomes and satisfaction for teaching optical coherence tomography (OCT) interpretation skills in glaucoma.

resultsIn this quasi-experimental pre/post-test study, a total of 22 ophthalmology residents participated in a 4-session mobile flipped classroom educational intervention (90 min/session) and were assessed on OCT interpretation. Learning was measured via pre/post-tests designed by a panel. Satisfaction was assessed using a validated questionnaire. Mean participant age was 29.42 (± 2.09) years. Compared to pre-intervention, post-test scores showed significant improvement after the mobile flipped classroom (p < 0.001). Mean satisfaction score was 74.05 (± 16.09), denoting high satisfaction. Implementing a mobile flipped classroom significantly improved OCT interpretation skills and was associated with high satisfaction ratings among ophthalmology residents. This model shows promise for enhancing clinical knowledge in graduate medical education.

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GlaucomaInternship and ResidencyOphthalmologyAdultClinical CompetenceEducational MeasurementFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesTeachingTomography, Optical CoherenceOphthalmology residentsOptical coherence tomography interpretationTeaching method

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PMCPMC11753106

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