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Background This study aims to evaluate medical students’ perception of the usefulness and effectiveness of an e-learning package developed to enhance the acquisition of consulting skills. Method A survey with mixed method data analysis was conducted. Participants were 67 medical students completing their third year primary care rotation as part of a five-year degree at the University of Tasmania. Participants completed a 10 question anonymous online survey after using the elearning package Results Of the participants, 92% found it enjoyable and 95% found the e-learning package useful; 75% perceived it to be effective in increasing their performance and 91% believed it increased their knowledge in consulting skills. Benefits for participants’ confidence, style and structure of consulting skills were found. Conclusion Participants found the e-learning package to be enjoyable and effective. E-learning should be further utilised in a blended learning environment to support face-to-face teaching in consulting skills.

Item Type:	Refereed Article
Research Division:	Education
Research Group:	Curriculum and pedagogy
Research Field:	Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy
Objective Division:	Education and Training
Objective Group:	Learner and learning
Objective Field:	Learner and learning not elsewhere classified
UTAS Author:	Warnecke, E (Dr Emma Warnecke)
UTAS Author:	Pearson, S (Dr Sue Pearson)
ID Code:	73354
Year Published:	2011
Deposited By:	Medicine
Deposited On:	2011-09-28
Last Modified:	2015-08-17
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