Role of Digital Media as Information Resource Among First Year Medical Graduates of Nagpur
Journal Title: IJAR-Indian Journal of Applied Research - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Background- The academic landscape in medical education sector has been comprehensively transformed by the recent advances in digital media & information technology. With availability of these online resources students can gather information for learning or solving research problem & improve their knowledge. Aim - To assess role of digital media as information resource for learning among medical students of Nagpur. Materials & method- Cross sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted on 100 first year medical students of NKPSIMS & GMCH Nagpur. Questions were designed to assess how the computer & internet resources are utilized, extent & purpose of its use, impediments encountered & benefits received for academic performance. Results- Most of the students had access to computer & used digital media for searching information. Wikipedia and PubMed were frequently preferred web sites. CD rom & online learning was preferred mode of information & learning resources.Conclusion- We conclude that the majority of the medical students participating in the present study fondle and use internet to approach medical information, but further modification of resources are needed
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DR NAINA WAKODE, DR SANTOSH WAKODE
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