Net facility aiding medical students towards their education.
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2014-07
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Abstract
Background: Use of computer and information technology has revolutionized
the current concepts of learning. The internet, one of the key developments in
this field, provides instant access to latest medical information. As the scenario
of medical practice is becoming evidence based, it is imperative for the current
generation medical students to become updated.
Aim: To estimate the extent and purpose of internet usage for upgrading of
knowledge among undergraduates of a medical university.
Material and Method: This study was conducted at J.N Medical College,
Wardha. Two-hundred and six MBBS students were given a validated
questionnaire survey to fill and the data was then interpreted. Descriptive
statistical analysis was done using frequency and percentages.
Results: Eighty-three percent of students used internet facility, 52% percent
used it for academic purpose. Only 2% used it for more than 2 hours in a day
mostly to prepare seminars (97%) and search topics (95%) of interest as
persuaded by the professors. Students (27%) felt the need to use the net for
viewing clinical exams and online lectures and fourteen percent read journals to
advance their knowledge. Students felt that internet is helpful for learning
(82%) and it should be part of the curriculum (72%).
Conclusion: The medical students have still not mentally accepted internet
facility to increase their academic proficiency and updating the fast changing
advancement and researches in medical sciences.
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internet, social network, academics, percentages, medical students, journals
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Haque FA, Acharya S, Shukla S. Net facility aiding medical students towards their education. International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2014 July; 3(2): 431-439.