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Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinde Farmakoloji Bilgi Kartlarının Akademik Başarı ve Tutum Üzerine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 24 Sayı: 72, 59 - 69
https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1595920

Öz

Amaç: Bu çalışma, tıp öğrencilerinin hazırladığı farmakoloji bilgi kartlarının akademik başarı ve farmakoloji dersine yönelik tutumlar üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirmeyi amaçlamıştır. Çalışmada, bilgi kartı kullanımının farmakoloji notlarını iyileştirip iyileştirmediği ve derse yönelik daha olumlu algılar oluşturup oluşturmadığı incelenmiştir.
Yöntem: Bu kesitsel çalışma, bir devlet üniversitesinde okuyan 202 üçüncü sınıf tıp öğrencisini kapsamaktadır. Bilgi kartı uygulamasına katılım gönüllülük esasına dayalıdır; 66 öğrenci, farmakoloji ders içeriğine dayalı olarak 100 bilgi kartı oluşturup gözden geçirmek için beş işbirlikçi oturuma katılmıştır. Geriye kalan 136 öğrenci yalnızca standart derslere katılmıştır. Akademik başarı, üçüncü dönem 5. kurul sınavı puanları, dönem sonu final notları ve genel başarı ortalamaları kullanılarak ölçülmüştür. Farmakolojiye yönelik tutumlar, Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Farmakoloji Dersine Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği ile değerlendirilmiştir. İki grup arasındaki akademik ve tutumsal sonuçları karşılaştırmak için Mann-Whitney U testi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Bilgi kartı oturumlarına katılan öğrenciler, 3. dönem 5. kurul sınavı (p<.05), dönem sonu final notları (p<.05) ve genel başarı ortalamalarında (p<.05) bilgi kartı kullanmayan öğrencilere göre anlamlı olarak daha yüksek puanlar almıştır. Katılımcılar ayrıca daha olumlu tutumlar sergilemiş, "farmakoloji tıp eğitiminde vazgeçilmez bir derstir" alt boyutunda daha yüksek puan (p<.05) ve "farmakoloji gereksiz bir derstir" alt boyutunda daha düşük puan (p<.05) elde etmişlerdir. İşbirlikçi bilgi kartı hazırlama sürecinin aktif katılım, bilgi kalıcılığı ve farmakolojiye yönelik daha olumlu algılarla ilişkilendirildiği bulunmuştur. Ancak, katılımcıların müdahale öncesindeki genel akademik performansı, daha motive ve akademik açıdan yetkin öğrencilerin bu çalışmaya katılma olasılığının daha yüksek olduğunu göstererek potansiyel bir kendi kendine seçim yanlılığına işaret etmektedir.
Sonuç: Farmakoloji bilgi kartlarının akademik başarıyı artırdığı ve derse yönelik olumlu tutumları teşvik ettiği gösterilmiş, bu da onların tıp eğitiminde değerli bir araç olarak potansiyelini ortaya koymuştur. İşbirlikçi, öğrenci odaklı yaklaşım, hem bilgi kalıcılığını hem de katılımı artırarak aktif öğrenmeyi ve akran etkileşimini desteklemiştir. Bu bulgular, farmakoloji dersine yönelik öğrenme çıktıları ve algıları iyileştirmek için bilgi kartı tabanlı etkinliklerin tıp müfredatına entegre edilmesini desteklemektedir. Gelecekteki araştırmalar, kendi kendine seçim yanlılığı ve tek kurumla sınırlı olmanın getirdiği kısıtlamaları ele almalı ve uzun vadeli etkiler ile çeşitli eğitim ortamlarındaki uygulamalarını içermelidir.

Kaynakça

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  • 12. Sun M, Tsai S, Engle DL, Holmer S. Spaced Repetition Flashcards for Teaching Medical Students Psychiatry. Med Sci Educ. 2021 Jun 6;31(3):1125–31.
  • 13. Tekes E. The Attitudes of Medical School Students Towards Pharmacology Course: Scale Development and Implementation Study. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2023 Dec 31;22(68):83–97.
  • 14. Sukrajh V, Adefolalu AO. Understanding Learning and the Components of the Learning Process in Medical Education: A Review of the Literature. European Journal of Education and Pedagogy. 2021 Feb 20;2(1):69–72.
  • 15. Jape D, Zhou J, Bullock S. A spaced-repetition approach to enhance medical student learning and engagement in medical pharmacology. BMC Med Educ. 2022 Dec 2;22(1):337.
  • 16. Hodges LC. Contemporary Issues in Group Learning in Undergraduate Science Classrooms: A Perspective from Student Engagement. CBE—Life Sciences Education. 2018 Jun;17(2):es3.
  • 17. Lin C, McDaniel MA, Miyatsu T. Effects of Flashcards on Learning Authentic Materials: The Role of Detailed Versus Conceptual Flashcards and Individual Differences in Structure-Building Ability. J Appl Res Mem Cogn. 2018 Dec;7(4):529–39.
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  • 20. Kelly JM, Perseghin A, Dow AW, Trivedi SP, Rodman A, Berk J. Learning Through Listening: A Scoping Review of Podcast Use in Medical Education. Academic Medicine. 2022 Jul 23;97(7):1079–85.
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  • 22. Zhilmagambetova R, Kopeyev Z, Mubarakov A, Alimagambetova A. The Role of Adaptive Personalized Technologies in the Learning Process. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments. 2023 Jun 9;13(1):1–15.
  • 23. Iqbal M, Farida LZN, Win KT. The Influence of Student Attitudes on Learning Achievement. Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi. 2023 Nov 29;7(2):92–8.
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  • 25. Mishall PL, Burton W, Risley M. Flashcards: The Preferred Online Game-Based Study Tool Self-Selected by Students to Review Medical Histology Image Content. In 2023. p. 209–24.
  • 26. Twist KE, Ragsdale JW. Candy Gland: A Diabetes Board Game for Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL. 2022;18:11294.
  • 27. Sukmawati YR, Sari DP, Susani YP. Correlation Of Student Perceptions On Learning Environment, Participation, And Academic Performance In A Medical School. Jurnal Pendidikan Kedokteran Indonesia: The Indonesian Journal of Medical Education. 2019 Jul 28;8(2):53.

Investigating the Effects of Pharmacology Flashcards on Academic Achievement and Attitudes in Medical Students

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 24 Sayı: 72, 59 - 69
https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1595920

Öz

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of student-generated pharmacology flashcards on academic achievement and attitudes towards the pharmacology course among medical students. The study specifically investigated whether flashcard use improves pharmacology grades and fosters more positive perceptions of the subject.
Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 202 third-year medical students at a state university. Participation in the flashcard application was voluntary, with 66 students engaging in five collaborative sessions to create and review 100 flashcards based on pharmacology course material. The remaining 136 students attended standard lectures only. Academic performance was measured using semester 3 board 5 exam scores, final grades, and grade point average (GPA). Attitudes towards pharmacology were assessed using the Attitude Scale of Medical School Students Towards Pharmacology Course. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare academic and attitudinal outcomes between the two groups.
Results: Students participating in the flashcard sessions scored significantly higher than non-participants on semester 3 board 5 exams (p<.05), final grades (p<.05), and GPA (p<.05). Participants also exhibited more positive attitudes, scoring higher on the "pharmacology as an indispensable course" subscale (p<.05) and lower on the "useless course pharmacology" subscale (p<.05). Collaborative flashcard creation was associated with active engagement, improved knowledge retention, and more favorable perceptions of pharmacology. However, the general academic performance of participants before the intervention suggests potential self-selection bias, as motivated and academically inclined students were more likely to participate.
Conclusions: Pharmacology flashcards were shown to enhance academic performance and foster positive attitudes towards the subject, indicating their potential as a valuable tool in medical education. The collaborative, student-driven approach promoted active learning and peer interaction, enhancing both knowledge retention and engagement. These findings support the integration of flashcard-based activities into medical curricula to improve learning outcomes and perceptions of pharmacology. Future research should address the limitations of self-selection bias and single-institution scope while exploring long-term effects and applications across diverse educational settings.

Kaynakça

  • 1. Mohammadi-Farani A. Tips for pharmacology teaching. Research and Development in Medical Education. 2020 Oct 21;9(1):19.
  • 2. Garg P, Bhanwra S. Case Based Learning in Teaching Pharmacology to Undergraduate Medical Students. Cureus. 2022 Sep 15;14(9):e29187.
  • 3. Henriksen B, Roche V. Creation of Medicinal Chemistry Learning Communities Through Enhanced Technology and Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Am J Pharm Educ. 2012 Oct;76(8):158.
  • 4. Santos-Ferreira D, Guimarães B, Ladeiras-Lopes R, Gonçalves-Teixeira P, Diaz SO, Ferreira P, et al. Digital flashcards and medical physiology performance: a dose-dependent effect. Adv Physiol Educ. 2024 Mar 1;48(1):80–7.
  • 5. Byers T, Imms W, Hartnell-Young E. Comparative analysis of the impact of traditional versus innovative learning environment on student attitudes and learning outcomes. Studies in Educational Evaluation. 2018 Sep;58:167–77.
  • 6. de Koning BB, Loyens SMM, Rikers RMJP, Smeets G, van der Molen HT. Generation Psy: Student characteristics and academic achievement in a three-year problem-based learning bachelor program. Learn Individ Differ. 2012 Jun;22(3):313–23.
  • 7. Gurpinar E, Alimoglu MK, Mamakli S, Aktekin M. Can learning style predict student satisfaction with different instruction methods and academic achievement in medical education? Adv Physiol Educ. 2010 Dec;34(4):192–6.
  • 8. Biller AM, Meissner K, Winnebeck EC, Zerbini G. School start times and academic achievement - A systematic review on grades and test scores. Sleep Med Rev. 2022 Feb;61:101582.
  • 9. Kim JK, Kang SH, Lee HJ, Yang J. Can the multiple mini-interview predict academic achievement in medical school? Korean J Med Educ. 2014 Sep 1;26(3):223–9.
  • 10. Kruidering‐Hall M, Tuan RL. Information overdose: Student performance and perceptions of pharmacology resources on exams. Pharmacol Res Perspect. 2023 Jun 20;11(3).
  • 11. Lampe L, Coulston C, Walter G, Malhi G. Familiarity Breeds Respect: Attitudes of Medical Students Towards Psychiatry Following a Clinical Attachment. Australasian Psychiatry. 2010 Aug 1;18(4):348–53.
  • 12. Sun M, Tsai S, Engle DL, Holmer S. Spaced Repetition Flashcards for Teaching Medical Students Psychiatry. Med Sci Educ. 2021 Jun 6;31(3):1125–31.
  • 13. Tekes E. The Attitudes of Medical School Students Towards Pharmacology Course: Scale Development and Implementation Study. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2023 Dec 31;22(68):83–97.
  • 14. Sukrajh V, Adefolalu AO. Understanding Learning and the Components of the Learning Process in Medical Education: A Review of the Literature. European Journal of Education and Pedagogy. 2021 Feb 20;2(1):69–72.
  • 15. Jape D, Zhou J, Bullock S. A spaced-repetition approach to enhance medical student learning and engagement in medical pharmacology. BMC Med Educ. 2022 Dec 2;22(1):337.
  • 16. Hodges LC. Contemporary Issues in Group Learning in Undergraduate Science Classrooms: A Perspective from Student Engagement. CBE—Life Sciences Education. 2018 Jun;17(2):es3.
  • 17. Lin C, McDaniel MA, Miyatsu T. Effects of Flashcards on Learning Authentic Materials: The Role of Detailed Versus Conceptual Flashcards and Individual Differences in Structure-Building Ability. J Appl Res Mem Cogn. 2018 Dec;7(4):529–39.
  • 18. Gilbert MM, Frommeyer TC, Brittain G V., Stewart NA, Turner TM, Stolfi A, et al. A Cohort Study Assessing the Impact of Anki as a Spaced Repetition Tool on Academic Performance in Medical School. Med Sci Educ. 2023 Jul 1;33(4):955–62.
  • 19. Kathiah R, Daya A P, MP S, Selvakumar S. Evaluating the Impact of Cartoon-Based Learning on Student Performance and Engagement in Medical Education: An Experimental Study. Cureus. 2024 Feb 22;16(2):e54684.
  • 20. Kelly JM, Perseghin A, Dow AW, Trivedi SP, Rodman A, Berk J. Learning Through Listening: A Scoping Review of Podcast Use in Medical Education. Academic Medicine. 2022 Jul 23;97(7):1079–85.
  • 21. Zhao J, Zhou K, Ding Y. Digital Games-Based Learning Pedagogy Enhances the Quality of Medical Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. 2022 Aug 10;31(4):451–62.
  • 22. Zhilmagambetova R, Kopeyev Z, Mubarakov A, Alimagambetova A. The Role of Adaptive Personalized Technologies in the Learning Process. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments. 2023 Jun 9;13(1):1–15.
  • 23. Iqbal M, Farida LZN, Win KT. The Influence of Student Attitudes on Learning Achievement. Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi. 2023 Nov 29;7(2):92–8.
  • 24. Mahr NM, Brown JE. Contraception and abortion attitudes among military medical students: An exploratory study. Contraception. 2024 Aug;136:110489.
  • 25. Mishall PL, Burton W, Risley M. Flashcards: The Preferred Online Game-Based Study Tool Self-Selected by Students to Review Medical Histology Image Content. In 2023. p. 209–24.
  • 26. Twist KE, Ragsdale JW. Candy Gland: A Diabetes Board Game for Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL. 2022;18:11294.
  • 27. Sukmawati YR, Sari DP, Susani YP. Correlation Of Student Perceptions On Learning Environment, Participation, And Academic Performance In A Medical School. Jurnal Pendidikan Kedokteran Indonesia: The Indonesian Journal of Medical Education. 2019 Jul 28;8(2):53.
Toplam 27 adet kaynakça vardır.

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil İngilizce
Konular Tıp Eğitimi
Bölüm Orjinal Araştırma
Yazarlar

Ender Tekeş 0000-0001-5375-4621

Çetin Toraman 0000-0001-5319-0731

Erken Görünüm Tarihi 28 Mart 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
Gönderilme Tarihi 3 Aralık 2024
Kabul Tarihi 15 Şubat 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı Yıl 2025 Cilt: 24 Sayı: 72

Kaynak Göster

Vancouver Tekeş E, Toraman Ç. Investigating the Effects of Pharmacology Flashcards on Academic Achievement and Attitudes in Medical Students. TED. 2025;24(72):59-6.