ABSTRACT

E-learning has been widely used in higher education as it provides better access to learning resources online, utilising technology to enhance learning. Despite growing evidence claiming that e-learning is as effective as traditional means of learning, the evidence is still very limited. This protocol aims to measure the impact of e-learning as compared to traditional face-to-face learning, both measured and perceived, on health sciences education – in terms of improving students’/health professionals’ satisfaction, knowledge, skills, and behaviours and patient-related outcomes. We will conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of both randomised controlled trials and non-randomised controlled trials. Major databases will be searched for studies, and will be reported in accordance with PRISMA. A thematic analysis will be conducted for the included studies. If sufficient data are available, the random-effects model for meta-analysis will be performed. The outcome of this study will provide a basis for developing the best methods of e-learning in health sciences education.

摘要

电子学习已在高等教育中得到广泛使用，因为它可以利用技术来增强学习，从而使人们能够更好地在线访问学习资源。尽管越来越多的证据声称电子学习与传统的学习方法一样有效，但证据仍然非常有限。该协议旨在衡量与传统的面对面学习相比，在线学习对健康科学教育的影响，无论是衡量还是感知，传统的面对面学习都可以提高学生/卫生专业人员的满意度，知识，技能和行为和患者相关的结果。我们将对随机对照试验和非随机对照试验进行系统的回顾和荟萃分析。将搜索主要数据库以进行研究，并将根据PRISMA进行报告。将对纳入的研究进行主题分析。如果有足够的数据可用，则将进行荟萃分析的随机效应模型。这项研究的结果将为开发健康科学教育中最佳的电子学习方法提供基础。