With thanks to Health Systems Evidence Service. HIFA would be interested to hear more about your experience with e-learning during the pandemic, whether as a student or facilitator.
CITATION: J Educ Eval Health Prof 2021;18:27 • https://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2021.18.27
*Corresponding email: aziz.naciri-etu@etu.univh2c.ma, aziz.ncr@gmail.com
E-learning in health professions education during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
Aziz Naciri et al.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8609102/pdf/jeehp-18-27.pdf
ABSTRACT: ... From 250 studies identified, 15 were selected with a total of 111,622 students. Mostly positive perceptions were reported in 7 of 12 studies, which mainly focused on technology access, possession of basic computer skills, pedagogical design of online courses, online interactions, and learning flexibility. However, predominantly negative perceptions were identified in 5 of 12 studies, which pointed out constraints related to internet connections, the use of educational platforms, and acquisition of clinical skills. Satisfactory levels of acceptance of distance learning were reported in 3 of 4 studies. For student motivation and engagement, 1 study reported similar or higher motivation than with traditional teaching, and another study indicated that student engagement significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health professions students showed a positive response to e-learning regarding perceptions, acceptance, motivation, and engagement. Future research is needed to remediate the lack of studies addressing health professions students’ motivation and engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Neil Pakenham-Walsh, Global Coordinator HIFA, www.hifa.org neil@hifa.org
