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Effectiveness of online learning in improving optometry student's reflective abilities
Doron, Ravid; Eichler, Rachel; Rajhans, Vidyut.
Affiliation
  • Doron, Ravid; Hadassah Academic College Jerusalem. Department of Optometry. Jerusalem. Israel
  • Eichler, Rachel; Hadassah Academic College Jerusalem. Department of Optometry. Jerusalem. Israel
  • Rajhans, Vidyut; Laxmi Eye Institute. Laxmi College of Optometry. Panvel. India
J. optom. (Internet) ; 16(3): 199-205, July - September 2023. tab
Article in En | IBECS | ID: ibc-222228
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT
Purpose Optometry education strives to develop competencies required for reflective practice in its pupils. The forced changes in academia during COVID-19 pandemic, rapid switching to online methods imposed serious challenges on the training of reflective skills. We hypothesize that the synchronous online sessions of case-based reflections are effective in imparting training for reflective practice in optometry students. Methods A prospective study was done with planned, synchronous, online, small group workshops for case-based reflections through the second year of optometry program during ‘introduction to patient care’ course. The reflective competencies were measured with a modified Groningen Reflection Ability Scale (GRAS) at the beginning and towards conclusion. Data was analysed with Mann-Whitney one tail test and qualitative thematic methods. Results Total of 104 students participated in the study. The aggregate score showed significant improvement (p<0.05) in students’ reflective ability. A rising trend was seen in each component namely self-reflection, empathetic and communication reflections. Discussions The results demonstrate that the reflective skills can be developed using virtual patient experiences, case-based reflective practices conducted in synchronous small group workshops in online mode. Students perceived it as useful activity in developing themselves as healthcare professionals. (AU)
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Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: Optometry / Health Education / Coronavirus Infections / Education, Distance / Education, Professional / Pandemics Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: J. optom. (Internet) Year: 2023 Document type: Article

Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: Optometry / Health Education / Coronavirus Infections / Education, Distance / Education, Professional / Pandemics Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: J. optom. (Internet) Year: 2023 Document type: Article