Cognitive Style and Mobile Technology in E-learning in Undergraduate Medical Education

Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT02971735
Collaborator
Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (Other)
60
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13.2

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

New designs of 6-year undergraduate medical education (UME) in Taiwan mainly include (1) integral curricula of body organ system, (2) multiple methods of clinical teaching and assessment, and (3) generalism in UME. Accompany with decreasing educational hours in the classrooms and hospital, essential but minor components of primary healthcare such as ophthalmology and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ORL-HNS) is disproportionately under-represented in UME. Novel medical education stresses on enabling self-directory learning and increasing learning hours outside the classrooms. Accordingly, we hypothesize that innovations in educational technology can enhance the learning outcomes of ORL-HNS. This study is aimed to determine whether mobile technology in e-learning (M-TEL) is an effective tool for the instruction of ORL-HNS and to compare effects of different cognitive styles on learning outcomes of M-TEL with various modules of medical education. This is a randomized controlled trial. We will recruit 60 UME students without previous training in ORL-HNS to undergo the Group Embedded Figures Test to determine their cognitive styles such as field dependence or field-independence. After blinded randomization, students are instructed on two modules of emergent ORL-HNS disorders, using either a standard e-learning of text-figure Power Point show or an interactive multimedia module. Subjects are evaluated on emergent ORL-HNS disorders using text-based assessment and multimedia assessment take place prior to and following instruction. After 7 days later, they will be assessed using global satisfaction score and AttrakDiff2 questionnaire. We anticipate that this study can confirm M-TEL can enhance the efficiency of the instruction of ORL-HNS and understand differences in learning outcomes of M-TEL with various modules of medical education between field dependence and filed independence using this platform.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Other: mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL)
N/A

Detailed Description

Background:

New designs of 6-year undergraduate medical education (UME) mainly include (1) integral curricula of body organ system, (2) multiple methods of clinical teaching and assessment, and (3) generalism in UME. UME is meant to enable graduates to become undifferentiated general physicians. Accompany with decreasing educational hours in the classrooms and hospital, essential but minor components of primary healthcare such as ophthalmology and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ORL-HNS) is disproportionately under-represented in UME. In Canada, substantial downstream effects on managing ORL-HNS problems have been noted in family medicine residents. In order to improve learning insufficiency and enhance clinical competency without increasing extra-hours in the classrooms and hospitals, novel medical education stresses on enabling self-directory learning and increasing learning hours outside the classrooms. Accordingly, we hypothesize that innovations in educational technology can enhance the learning outcomes of ORL-HNS.

Purposes: This study is aimed to determine whether mobile technology in e-learning (M-TEL) is an effective tool for the instruction of ORL-HNS and to compare effects of different cognitive styles on learning outcomes of M-TEL with various modules of medical education.

Material and Methods:

This is a randomized controlled trial. Firstly, we have been setup a e-learning platform of the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders with translating into an application (APP) function that can execute in mobile devices. Secondly, we will recruit 60 UME students without previous training in ORL-HNS to undergo the Group Embedded Figures Test to determine their cognitive styles such as field dependence or field-independence. After blinded randomization, students are instructed on two modules of emergent ORL-HNS disorders, using either a standard e-learning of text-figure Power Point show or an interactive multimedia module. Subjects are evaluated on emergent ORL-HNS disorders using a text-based assessment and a multimedia assessment take place prior to and following instruction.

Anticipating Outcome:

This study can (1) establish a M-TEL of ORL-HNS that can deliver an innovatively mobile e-learning to supplement the deficiency of the classroom hours, (2) confirm M-TEL can enhance the efficiency of the instruction of ORL-HNS, and (3) understand differences in learning outcomes of M-TEL with various modules of medical education between field dependence and filed independence using this platform.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
60 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description:
This study was a prospective randomized controlled trial.This study was a prospective randomized controlled trial.
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Other
Official Title:
Cognitive Style and Mobile Technology in E-learning in Undergraduate Medical Education- A Randomized Controlled Trial of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery
Study Start Date :
Nov 23, 2016
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jul 5, 2017
Actual Study Completion Date :
Dec 31, 2017

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: interactive multimedia module

Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module.

Other: mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL)
UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.

Active Comparator: Power Point show module

Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module.

Other: mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL)
UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Percentage Change in Multiple-choice Question (MCQ) Scores [before and immediately after the M-TEL intervention]

    Subjects will undergo the duplicated 15-minute MCQ tests before after the M-TEL Subjects will undergo the duplicated 15-minute MCQ tests 15 minutes before the M-TEL intervention with either the IM module or the PPS module and immediately after the M-TEL intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Percentage Change in Multimedia Situation Test (MST) Scores [before and immediately after the M-TEL intervention]

    Subjects will undergo the duplicated 15-minute MST tests 15 minutes before the M-TEL intervention with either the IM module or the PPS module and immediately after the M-TEL intervention.

  2. Global Satisfaction Score [7 days after the M-TEL intervention]

    Global satisfaction score is measured using a visual analogue scale from 0 (very dissatisfied) to 10 (very satisfied) after 7 days post M-TEL.

  3. AttrakDiff2 Questionnaire: Pragmatic Quality Score [7 days after the M-TEL intervention]

    For more delicately evaluate the acceptance of technical innovations, we will assess "user experience" using the AttrakDiff2. AttrakDiff2 is developed as a tool by Hassenzahl's research group to be able to quantify attractive, identifiable, stimulating, and pragmatic qualities. The tool consists of 28 seven-step items whose poles are opposite adjectives (e.g. "confusing - clear", "unusual - ordinary", "good - bad"). Each set of adjective items is ordered into a scale of intensity. Each of the mean values of an item group creates a scale value for pragmatic quality (PQ), hedonic stimulation (HQ-S), hedonic identification (HQ-I), and attractiveness (ATT) (range: -3-3).

  4. AttrakDiff2 Questionnaire: Hedonic Stimulation [7 days after the M-TEL intervention]

    For more delicately evaluate the acceptance of technical innovations, we will assess "user experience" using the AttrakDiff2. AttrakDiff2 is developed as a tool by Hassenzahl's research group to be able to quantify attractive, identifiable, stimulating, and pragmatic qualities. The tool consists of 28 seven-step items whose poles are opposite adjectives (e.g. "confusing - clear", "unusual - ordinary", "good - bad"). Each set of adjective items is ordered into a scale of intensity. Each of the mean values of an item group creates a scale value for pragmatic quality (PQ), hedonic stimulation (HQ-S), hedonic identification (HQ-I), and attractiveness (ATT) (range: -3-3).

  5. AttrakDiff2 Questionnaire: Hedonic Identification [7 days after the M-TEL intervention]

    For more delicately evaluate the acceptance of technical innovations, we will assess "user experience" using the AttrakDiff2. AttrakDiff2 is developed as a tool by Hassenzahl's research group to be able to quantify attractive, identifiable, stimulating, and pragmatic qualities. The tool consists of 28 seven-step items whose poles are opposite adjectives (e.g. "confusing - clear", "unusual - ordinary", "good - bad"). Each set of adjective items is ordered into a scale of intensity. Each of the mean values of an item group creates a scale value for pragmatic quality (PQ), hedonic stimulation (HQ-S), hedonic identification (HQ-I), and attractiveness (ATT) (range: -3-3).

  6. AttrakDiff2 Questionnaire: Attractiveness [7 days after the M-TEL intervention]

    For more delicately evaluate the acceptance of technical innovations, we will assess "user experience" using the AttrakDiff2. AttrakDiff2 is developed as a tool by Hassenzahl's research group to be able to quantify attractive, identifiable, stimulating, and pragmatic qualities. The tool consists of 28 seven-step items whose poles are opposite adjectives (e.g. "confusing - clear", "unusual - ordinary", "good - bad"). Each set of adjective items is ordered into a scale of intensity. Each of the mean values of an item group creates a scale value for pragmatic quality (PQ), hedonic stimulation (HQ-S), hedonic identification (HQ-I), and attractiveness (ATT) (range: -3-3).

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
20 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. Age > 20 years old;

  2. UME students (defined as the three or four years of medical school training).

Exclusion Criteria:
  1. Previous ORL-HNS training;

  2. Declining to participate.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

No locations specified.

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
  • Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Li-Ang Lee, M.D., Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Study Documents (Full-Text)

More Information

Publications

Responsible Party:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02971735
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 105-5290C
First Posted:
Nov 23, 2016
Last Update Posted:
Feb 16, 2021
Last Verified:
Nov 1, 2016
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
No
Plan to Share IPD:
No
Keywords provided by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details A total of 60 consecutive volunteers were recruited from a teaching clinic for the validation study from November 23, 2016 to July 5, 2017.
Pre-assignment Detail All of the volunteers had at least a basic level of computer literacy, and they were shown the practical aspects of using tablets and applications. The inclusion criteria were as follows: 1) age >20 years; and 2) undergraduate medical students (clerkship). The exclusion criteria were: 1) previous ORL-HNS training; and 2) declining to participate.
Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 30 30
COMPLETED 30 30
NOT COMPLETED 0 0

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module Total
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 30 30 60
Age (years) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [years]
23
23
23
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
10
33.3%
14
46.7%
24
40%
Male
20
66.7%
16
53.3%
36
60%
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected (Count of Participants)
Count of Participants [Participants]
0
0%
The cognitive style was assessed using the 25-item group embedded figures test after enrollment. (units on a scale) [Median (Inter-Quartile Range) ]
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [units on a scale]
18
17
17

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Percentage Change in Multiple-choice Question (MCQ) Scores
Description Subjects will undergo the duplicated 15-minute MCQ tests before after the M-TEL Subjects will undergo the duplicated 15-minute MCQ tests 15 minutes before the M-TEL intervention with either the IM module or the PPS module and immediately after the M-TEL intervention.
Time Frame before and immediately after the M-TEL intervention

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.
Measure Participants 30 30
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [percentage of MCQ change]
40
45
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage Change in Multimedia Situation Test (MST) Scores
Description Subjects will undergo the duplicated 15-minute MST tests 15 minutes before the M-TEL intervention with either the IM module or the PPS module and immediately after the M-TEL intervention.
Time Frame before and immediately after the M-TEL intervention

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.
Measure Participants 30 30
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [percentage of MST change]
0
25
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Global Satisfaction Score
Description Global satisfaction score is measured using a visual analogue scale from 0 (very dissatisfied) to 10 (very satisfied) after 7 days post M-TEL.
Time Frame 7 days after the M-TEL intervention

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.
Measure Participants 30 30
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [score on a scale]
8
6
4. Secondary Outcome
Title AttrakDiff2 Questionnaire: Pragmatic Quality Score
Description For more delicately evaluate the acceptance of technical innovations, we will assess "user experience" using the AttrakDiff2. AttrakDiff2 is developed as a tool by Hassenzahl's research group to be able to quantify attractive, identifiable, stimulating, and pragmatic qualities. The tool consists of 28 seven-step items whose poles are opposite adjectives (e.g. "confusing - clear", "unusual - ordinary", "good - bad"). Each set of adjective items is ordered into a scale of intensity. Each of the mean values of an item group creates a scale value for pragmatic quality (PQ), hedonic stimulation (HQ-S), hedonic identification (HQ-I), and attractiveness (ATT) (range: -3-3).
Time Frame 7 days after the M-TEL intervention

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Pragmatic quality
Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.
Measure Participants 30 30
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [score on a scale]
1.7
0.0
5. Secondary Outcome
Title AttrakDiff2 Questionnaire: Hedonic Stimulation
Description For more delicately evaluate the acceptance of technical innovations, we will assess "user experience" using the AttrakDiff2. AttrakDiff2 is developed as a tool by Hassenzahl's research group to be able to quantify attractive, identifiable, stimulating, and pragmatic qualities. The tool consists of 28 seven-step items whose poles are opposite adjectives (e.g. "confusing - clear", "unusual - ordinary", "good - bad"). Each set of adjective items is ordered into a scale of intensity. Each of the mean values of an item group creates a scale value for pragmatic quality (PQ), hedonic stimulation (HQ-S), hedonic identification (HQ-I), and attractiveness (ATT) (range: -3-3).
Time Frame 7 days after the M-TEL intervention

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.
Measure Participants 30 30
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [units on a scale]
1.5
-0.3
6. Secondary Outcome
Title AttrakDiff2 Questionnaire: Hedonic Identification
Description For more delicately evaluate the acceptance of technical innovations, we will assess "user experience" using the AttrakDiff2. AttrakDiff2 is developed as a tool by Hassenzahl's research group to be able to quantify attractive, identifiable, stimulating, and pragmatic qualities. The tool consists of 28 seven-step items whose poles are opposite adjectives (e.g. "confusing - clear", "unusual - ordinary", "good - bad"). Each set of adjective items is ordered into a scale of intensity. Each of the mean values of an item group creates a scale value for pragmatic quality (PQ), hedonic stimulation (HQ-S), hedonic identification (HQ-I), and attractiveness (ATT) (range: -3-3).
Time Frame 7 days after the M-TEL intervention

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.
Measure Participants 30 30
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [units on a scale]
1.4
0.3
7. Secondary Outcome
Title AttrakDiff2 Questionnaire: Attractiveness
Description For more delicately evaluate the acceptance of technical innovations, we will assess "user experience" using the AttrakDiff2. AttrakDiff2 is developed as a tool by Hassenzahl's research group to be able to quantify attractive, identifiable, stimulating, and pragmatic qualities. The tool consists of 28 seven-step items whose poles are opposite adjectives (e.g. "confusing - clear", "unusual - ordinary", "good - bad"). Each set of adjective items is ordered into a scale of intensity. Each of the mean values of an item group creates a scale value for pragmatic quality (PQ), hedonic stimulation (HQ-S), hedonic identification (HQ-I), and attractiveness (ATT) (range: -3-3).
Time Frame 7 days after the M-TEL intervention

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.
Measure Participants 30 30
Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [units on a scale]
1.0
0.9

Adverse Events

Time Frame We collected adverse event data 7 days after intervention.
Adverse Event Reporting Description Because no previous adverse event of e-learning had been reported, we collected possible adverse event data using an anonymous qualitative feedback questionnaire.
Arm/Group Title Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Arm/Group Description Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the interactive multimedia (IM) module consist of integrated text, images, and small game tests (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a non-linearity of learning with interaction (student-based choice and pop-up feedback). This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the PPS module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module. Subjects allocated to this experimental group will receive an intervention of mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL) using the Power Point show (PPS) module consist of integrated text, images, and audio (intervention) for 100 minutes. The module is a linear learning without interaction. This context has been adjusted to the same level to that of the IM module. mobile technology of e-learning (M-TEL): UME students learn the Top 10 emergent ORL-HNS disorders using the M-TEL including the IM module or the PPS module.
All Cause Mortality
Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/30 (0%) 0/30 (0%)
Serious Adverse Events
Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/30 (0%) 0/30 (0%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Interactive Multimedia Module Power Point Show Module
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/30 (0%) 0/30 (0%)

Limitations/Caveats

[Not Specified]

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Certain Agreements

Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Dr. Li-Ang Lee
Organization Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Phone 886 33281200 ext 3972
Email 5738@cgmh.org.tw
Responsible Party:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02971735
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 105-5290C
First Posted:
Nov 23, 2016
Last Update Posted:
Feb 16, 2021
Last Verified:
Nov 1, 2016