Enhancing Ophthalmology Education Through A Mobile Flipped Classroom: A New Teaching Method
Published 2025 - 43rd Congress of the ESCRS
Reference: PPE.15 | Type: ESONT Abstract | DOI: 10.82333/c4xp-2t61
Authors: Nader Nassiri* 1 , Kourosh Sheibani 2 , Maryam Yadgari 1 , Sara Kavousnezhad 3
1Ophthalmology,Imam Hossein Medical Center,Tehran,Iran, Islamic Republic Of, 2Ophthalmology,Basir Eye Health Research Center,Tehran,Iran, Islamic Republic Of, 3Ophthalmology,Vanak Eye Surgery Center,Tehran,Iran, Islamic Republic Of
Purpose
Glaucoma is a major cause of irreversible blindness globally. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) aids early glaucoma diagnosis. Interpreting OCT scans requires familiarity with the technology and image analysis.This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a mobile flipped classroom model on learning outcomes and satisfaction for teaching optical coherence tomography (OCT) interpretation skills in glaucoma.
Setting
Imam Hossein Medical Center, Tehran, Iran.
Methods
In this quasi-experimental pre/post-test study, ophthalmology residents participated in a 4-session mobile flipped classroom educational intervention (90 min/session) and were assessed on OCT interpretation. Learning was measured via pre/post-tests designed by a panel. Satisfaction was assessed using a validated questionnaire.
Results
Twenty two ophthalmology residents entered the present study. Mean participant age was 29.42 (± 2.09) years. Compared to pre-intervention, post-test scores showed significant improvement after the mobile flipped classroom (p < 0.001). Mean satisfaction score was 74.05 ± 16.09, denoting high satisfaction among prticipants.
Conclusions
Implementing a mobile flipped classroom significantly improved OCT interpretation skills and was associated with high satisfaction ratings among ophthalmology residents. This model shows promise for enhancing clinical knowledge in graduate medical education.