Mobile-Learning App to Improving Skills in the Design of Therapeutic Exercise Program: Perception, Satisfaction and Physiotherapy Student´s Demand

Abstract

Background: E-learning tools for students in health sciences present low levels of barriers and benefits for the student and the educator. No evidence is available using e-learning tools to design therapeutic exercise program skills. Research and different uses of technology in physiotherapy students are justified. The present study aimed to evaluate perception and satisfaction with an e-learning tool in five Spanish physiotherapy Universities. To evaluate the students' perception as an innovative learning experience identifying aspects to be improved and their perception respect to traditional teaching. Methods: A descriptive study in five health sciences faculties in Spain during the 2018-2020 academic years. The use of the tool is carried out under the supervision of physiotherapy teachers in diverse disciplines.Results: Results confirm that an e-learning tool to design therapeutic home exercise program is considered a satisfactory and innovative instrument that brings improvements in the learning of physiotherapy students with a high degree of satisfaction. Students declare aspect to be improved. All items have been valued positively with an average score of 3.41 in the set of 20 questions. It is considered a useful and necessary tool, compatible with traditional education. Conclusions: Our research provides new knowledge using innovative technologies enhancing learning skills. Students strongly recommend the use of the e-learning tool along the physiotherapy academic period.