Smartphone, the New Learning Aid amongst Medical Students

Gavali, Monika Y; Khismatrao, Deepak S; Gavali, Yogesh; Patil, Krishnakant

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2017/20948.9826

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“…Electronic devices, laptops, tablets, ipads and smartphones, are now an integral part of studying at universities. Smart phone use in education is rapidly developing because of Google, Wikipedia and medical related apps . Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is at risk of becoming a major public health issue …”

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Computer vision syndrome and ergonomic practices among undergraduate university students

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SummaryAim: To determine the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) and ergonomic practices among students in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica. Method:A cross-sectional study was done with a self-administered questionnaire.Results: Four hundred and nine students participated; 78% were females. The mean age was 21.6 years. Neck pain (75.1%), eye strain (67%), shoulder pain (65.5%) and eye burn (61.9%) were the most common CVS symptoms. Dry eyes (26.2%), double vision (28.9%) and blurred vision (51.6%) were the least commonly experienced symptoms.Eye burning (P = .001), eye strain (P = .041) and neck pain (P = .023) were significantly related to level of viewing. Moderate eye burning (55.1%) and double vision (56%) occurred in those who used handheld devices (P = .001 and .007, respectively). Moderate blurred vision was reported in 52% who looked down at the device compared with 14.8% who held it at an angle. Severe eye strain occurred in 63% of those who looked down at a device compared with 21% who kept the device at eye level. Shoulder pain was not related to pattern of use. Conclusion:Ocular symptoms and neck pain were less likely if the device was held just below eye level. There is a high prevalence of Symptoms of CVS amongst university students which could be reduced, in particular neck pain and eye strain and burning, with improved ergonomic practices. | INTRODUCTIONElectronic devices, laptops, tablets, ipads and smartphones, are now an integral part of studying at universities. Smart phone use in education is rapidly developing because of Google, Wikipedia and medical related apps.1-3 Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is at risk of becoming a major public health issue. 4The American Optometric Association defines CVS as a complex of eye and vision problems related to near vision activities involving computer use. 5 The prevalence of CVS ranges from 64% to 90%amongst computer users, with nearly 60 million people affected globally. 6,7 The most frequently occurring health related problems among computer users are CVS, wrist, neck, shoulder and back pain, an over use syndrome resulting in ocular and musculoskeletal discomfort. 8-10Students, who are frequent computer users are at increased risk of CVS and poor posture.

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“…Many residencies and medical schools provide educational stipends that allow residents and students to purchase smartphones or tablet computers. 2 Our current study reports that 90% of residents use smartphones to access medical information weekly. This is consistent with previous reports that cited 88.4% of residents use smartphones for medical purposes.…”

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“…The use of mobile and Web technology within medical education is becoming ubiquitous. Many residencies and medical schools provide educational stipends that allow residents and students to purchase smartphones or tablet computers . Our current study reports that 90% of residents use smartphones to access medical information weekly.…”

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“…Fortunately, technological advances and trends offer enhancement opportunities in medical education. Studies have shown that the majority of medical students prefer online modalities as their primary source of information . Textbooks are becoming e‐books, lectures are available as podcasts, and pharmacopeias are Web‐ and mobile‐based applications (apps) .…”

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“…Studies have shown that the majority of medical students prefer online modalities as their primary source of information. 1,2 Textbooks are becoming e-books, lectures are available as podcasts, and pharmacopeias are Web-and mobile-based applications (apps). 3 Social media apps have further changed the content and speed of learning, particularly in the case of millennial learners (those born between approximately 1980 and 2000).…”

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Smartphone, the New Learning Aid amongst Medical Students

Cited by 66 publications

References 16 publications

Computer vision syndrome and ergonomic practices among undergraduate university students

Computer vision syndrome and ergonomic practices among undergraduate university students

An app to enhance resident education in otolaryngology

Creating evidence‐based engaging online learning resources in neuroanatomy

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