Training of physical examination techniques in video conferences

2021/01/28 by Schleicher, Iris, Davids, Leif, Latta, Niels +2
Medicine · #610 Medical sciences #Medicine #Online-Lehre #medical teaching #medizinische Lehre #online teaching #practical skills #praktische Fertigkeiten

paper · doi:10.3205/zma001402

Abstract

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic also called for the teaching of practical skills to develop teaching formats outside of classroom teaching. Methods: Selected physical examination techniques (musculoskeletal system, neurological system) were taught via video conference using a modified Peyton method. The core element was the mutual, real demonstration of the respective skill by student tutor and student with immediate possible correction. Results: The IT requirements turned out to be sufficient, direct feedback from tutors and students was positive. Conclusion: Whether this method can be a substitute for classroom courses must be evaluated in more extensive studies.

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