E-portfolio utilization in medical school clinical practice: assessing satisfaction and learning advantages
- Author:
Mi Ryoung SONG
1
;
Ji Hye YU
;
Su Kyung LEE
;
So Yong MOON
;
Mi Ran KIM
;
Jang Hoon LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Short Communication
- From:Korean Journal of Medical Education 2024;36(3):327-333
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to investigate the difference in satisfaction and learning benefits between e-portfolios compared to paper portfolios during clinical practice in medical schools.
Methods:Utilization of and satisfaction with e-portfolios among 40 third-year medical students in the medicine department of Ajou University School of Medicine was collected using an online survey in December 2020. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and an analysis of variance.
Results:Students perceived that e-portfolios were highly beneficial for consistently documenting activities during clinical practice, when compared to paper-based portfolios (mean±standard deviation [SD]=2.60±1.22). However, the least rated aspect was that e-portfolios require less time than paper-based portfolios (mean±SD=1.80±1.14). Additionally, among the various clinical practice courses using e-portfolios, the highest satisfaction was observed with the fewest content items in the e-portfolio.
Conclusion:To maximize the potential benefits of e-portfolios, improvements in implementation and usability are essential. Additionally, for effective utilization of e-portfolios in clinical practice, it is necessary to clearly define students’ required competencies and ultimate goals, and structure content accordingly.
