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Mathar Mohideen Nagoor Thangam

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the satisfaction and challenges in online learning among the health care students during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional web-based survey.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January 2022 to March 2022.

Materials and Methods: Non-probability convenience sampling method was used to recruit samples for this study.  237 students were enrolled in this study. A validated Likert scale was used to collect the data.

Results: 65.4% of the participants reported high satisfaction levels with the mean of 55.97 (SD-10.97). The majority of the participants had low levels of challenges (Mean-7.50, SD-6.69). A significant association was found between demographic characteristics and satisfaction with online learning. A Significant negative correlation was found between satisfaction and challenges. The students addressed the common challenges in practical learning, relating the clinical concepts, distraction, more stress, and engagement with other responsibilities during online learning.  

Conclusion: The top priority of the health care education is to develop an online educational model with clinical skills and procedures.

Key Words: Online learning, satisfaction in online learning, challenges in online learning, online medical education

Citation of article: Thangam MMN. Satisfaction and Challenges of Online Learning Among Healthcare Students: Towards Digital Education in the Healthcare Profession in Saudi Arabia. Med Forum 2023;34(4):
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