Assessment of the impact of e-learning of theoretical anesthesiology for medical students

Abstract: Introduction: Due to the high contamination rate and number of cases of the SARS-Cov-2, local authorities decreed the closure of universities and schools, which has forced these institutions to come up with innovative solutions for the continuation of their activities. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess both the impact and level of satisfaction amongst undergraduate students of the online teaching of theoretical anesthesiology as an alternative method to the face-to-face teaching as the latter is currently impaired by the difficulties imposed by the pandemic. Methodology: The teaching method chosen consisted of conducting online classes taught by a specialist using the Microsoft Teams platform. The level of knowledge of the participants was assessed through the application of questionnaires before and after each term of the course. Results: A total of 812 questionnaires were completed, with a significant increase of 41.61% in the average of correct answers (3.94 vs 5.57; p <0.001). Conclusion: The main focus of this study is that the e-learning of theoretical anesthesiology and its results showed considerable increase in the students’ knowledge. Also, it was observed that the levels of satisfaction were higher than the expectation levels.

摘要：
引言：鉴于严重急性呼吸综合征冠状病毒2（SARS-Cov-2）的高感染率与大规模确诊病例，各地地方当局下令关停高等院校与中小学校，迫使各教育机构创新解决方案以维持教学活动的正常开展。
研究目的：本研究旨在评估理论麻醉学线上教学作为面授教学替代方案的实施效果与本科生满意度——鉴于当前疫情带来的诸多限制已使面授教学难以顺利推进。
研究方法：本研究采用微软Teams（Microsoft Teams）平台，由专业医师开展线上授课；通过在每学期课程前后发放问卷，对参与者的知识掌握水平进行评估。
研究结果：共计回收有效问卷812份，受试者平均答对题数较课前显著提升41.61%（课前平均3.94分，课后平均5.57分；p<0.001）。
研究结论：本研究核心发现为，理论麻醉学线上教学可显著提升学生的知识掌握水平；同时调研显示学生的满意度水平超出预期。