Background

Immense scientific and technological progress is changing many aspects of our lives including also our educational system. Numerous studies have been done for investigating the utility of these new technologies in learning-teaching processes. These studies led educators to use web based educational tools as an alternative or an adjunct to the traditional learning methods.

In our study, the effect of an online video clip as an e-learning based educational tool on procedural knowledge and skills acquisition of medical student’s in terms of PBLS(Pediatric Basic Life Support) was investigated.

Method

Our quasi-experimental study was designed using a post-test and control group. 177 students from Acibadem University Health Occupation Vocational School who had not received basic life support training previously were included in our study.

These students were divided non-randomized into a control group of 83 participants and an investigation group of 93 participants. The independent variable was the online video clip produced in-house which was based on the ERC (European Resuscitation Council) 2015 PBLS Guidelines for a single rescuer.

The dependent variables were performance scores and procedural skills. The control group received a traditional lecture with an algorithm on PBLS according to the ERC 2015 guidelines. The participants in the investigation group watched a video clip about PBLS according to the same guidelines at their home. Subsequently a post-test using OSCE with a checklist based on Delphi method was performed.

Results

The investigation group’s OSCE performance was better compared to the control group receiving a face to face traditional lecture.

For assessing procedural PBLS skills according to ERC 2015 guidelines in both groups a single factor ANOVA analysis was performed. The investigation group had statistically better performance in 5 out of 10 of the procedural steps.

Conclusion

In accordance with the literature, our study suggests that e-learning modules and educational video clip usage particularly improves learning performance and student’s success.

Key words: Traditional learning, e-learning, pediatric BLS training