Face-to-face versus distance learning of basic suturing skills in novice learners: a quantitative prospective randomized trial

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dc.contributor.authorZaghal, A.
dc.contributor.authorMarley, C.
dc.contributor.authorRahhal, S.
dc.contributor.authorHassanieh, J.
dc.contributor.authorSaadeh, R.
dc.contributor.authorEl-Rifai, A.
dc.contributor.authorQaraqe, T.
dc.contributor.authorElBejjani, M.
dc.contributor.authorJaafar, R.
dc.contributor.authorHoballah, J.J.
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractBackground and aim: Traditionally, practical skills are taught on face-to-face (F-F) basis. COVID-19 pandemic brought distance learning (DL) to the spotlight because of the social distancing mandates. We sought to determine the acceptability and effectiveness of DL of basic suturing in novice learners. Methods: A prospective randomized controlled trial involving 118 students was conducted. Participants were randomized into two groups for learning simple interrupted suturing: F-F and DL-groups. Evaluation was conducted by two assessors using a performance checklist and a global rating tool. Agreement between the assessors was calculated, and performance scores of the participants were compared. Participants’ satisfaction was assessed via a questionnaire. Results: Fifty-nine students were randomized to the F-F group and 59 to the DL-group. Satisfactory agreement between the assessors was demonstrated. All participants were successful in placing three interrupted sutures, with no significant difference in the performance between the groups. 25(44.6%) of the respondents in the DL-group provided negative comments related to the difficulties of remotely learning visuospatial concepts, 16(28.5%) preferred the F-F approach. Conclusion: DL of basic suturing is as effective as the F-F approach in novice learners. It is acceptable by the students despite the challenges related to the remote learning of practical skills.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityAhmad Zaghal, Charles Marley, Salim Rahhal, Joelle Hassanieh, Rami Saadeh, Arwa El-Rifai, Taha Qaraqe, Martine ElBejjani, Rola Jaafar, and Jamal J. Hoballah
dc.identifier.citationBMC Medical Education, 2022; 22(1):290-1-290-18
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12909-022-03353-3
dc.identifier.issn1472-6920
dc.identifier.issn1472-6920
dc.identifier.orcidMarley, C. [0000-0002-5869-0521]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2440/146109
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC
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dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03353-3
dc.subjectDistance learnin; Face-to-face learning; Medical education; Suturing skills; Pandemic
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshSuture Techniques
dc.subject.meshProspective Studies
dc.subject.meshSutures
dc.subject.meshEducation, Distance
dc.subject.meshClinical Competence
dc.subject.meshStudents, Medical
dc.subject.meshPandemics
dc.subject.meshCOVID-19
dc.titleFace-to-face versus distance learning of basic suturing skills in novice learners: a quantitative prospective randomized trial
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished online

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