Performance and satisfaction during the E-learning transition in the COVID-19 pandemic among psychiatry course medical students

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16844
• Publication Date: 2023-05-31T06:25:09Z
• Authors: Shuliweeh Alenezi; Ali Bahathig; Mona Soliman; Hamad Alhassoun; Norah Alkadi; Majd Albarrak; Wejdan Albadrani; Rinad Alghoraiby; Abdullah Alhaddab; Ayman Al-Eyadhy
• Keywords: Pandemic; Academic year

In the field of medical education, students faced significant challenges during COVID-19 pandemic. Abrupt alterations were made in form preventative precautions. Virtual classes replaced onsite classes, clinical placements canceled, and social distance interventions prevented face-to-face practical sessions. The present study aimed to assess students' performance satisfaction before after transition a psychiatry course from entirely online pandemic.A retrospective, non-clinical, non-interventional comparative educational research included all registered psychiatric for academic year 2020 (pre-pandemic/onsite) 2021 (during pandemic/online).To satisfaction, we utilized National Commission Academic Accreditation Assessment (NCAAA) survey used by quality unit at KSU, College Medicine.Satisfaction was assessed six domains: organization, learning resources, faculty experiences, teaching, sessions, overall satisfaction. reliability questionnaire measured using Cronbach's alpha test.To their performance, grades both periods obtained exam center.A total 193 enrolled study; 80 received assessment, while another 113 full assessment. mean indicators courses exceeded corresponding significantly compared courses. These terms p < 0.001; 0.050; experience, course, 0.050. There no differences regarding > 0.050, higher (M = 91.76) 88.58) (p 0.001), Cohen's D statistic showed there medium level enhancement (Cohen's d 0.41).Students perceived switch delivery methods very favorably. Students' improved themes similar adequate student maintained teaching sessions e-learning. addition, associated with trend toward grades. However, assessment achievement outcomes maintenance this positive impact warrants further investigation.