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

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Zaghal, Ahmad Marley, Charles Rahhal, Salim Hassanieh, Joelle Saadeh, Rami El-Rifai, Arwa Qaraqe, Taha ElBejjani, Martine Jaafar, Rola Hoballah, Jamal J.
Abstract	Background 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.
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Page Count	18
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ISSN	14726920
DOI	10.1186/s12909-022-03353-3
Journal	BMC Medical Education
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	22
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2022-04-18
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Medical Education Theory of Medicine Bioethics Distance learning Face-to-face learning Suturing skills Pandemic Theory of Medicine/Bioethics
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Medicine
Journal Impact Factor	2.7/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.4/2023

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