title: Web-Based Versus Conventional Training for Medical Students on Infant Gross Motor Screening.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Early detection of developmental abnormalities is important for early intervention. A simple screening method is needed for use by general practitioners, as is an effective and efficient training method. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness, acceptability, and usability of Web-based training for medical students on a simple gross motor screening method in infants.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fifth-year medical students at University of Indonesia in Jakarta were randomized into two groups. A Web-based training group received online video modules, discussions, and assessments (at www.schoology.com ). A conventional training group received a 1-day live training using the same module. Both groups completed identical pre- and posttests and the User Satisfaction Questionnaire (USQ). The Web-based group also completed the System Usability Scale (SUS). The module was based on a gross motor screening method used in the World Health Organization Multicentre Growth Reference Study.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There were 39 and 32 subjects in the Web-based and conventional groups, respectively. Mean pretest versus posttest scores (correct answers out of 20) were 9.05 versus 16.95 (p=0.0001) in the Web-based group and 9.31 versus 16.88 (p=0.0001) in the conventional group. Mean difference between pre- and posttest scores did not differ significantly between the Web-based and conventional groups (mean [standard deviation], 7.56 [3.252] versus 7.90 [5.170]; p=0.741]. Both training methods were acceptable based on USQ scores. Based on SUS scores, the Web-based training had good usability.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Web-based training is an effective, efficient, and acceptable training method for medical students on simple infant gross motor screening and is as effective as conventional training.
authors.affiliation: 1 Child Neurology Division, Department of Child Health, University of Indonesia Medical School , Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia .
authors.forename: Hardiono D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Pusponegoro
authors.affiliation: 1 Child Neurology Division, Department of Child Health, University of Indonesia Medical School , Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia .
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Soebadi
authors.affiliation: 2 University of Indonesia Medical School , Jakarta, Indonesia .
authors.forename: Raymond
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Surya
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D020375:Education, Distance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D013337:Students, Medical
keywords: Internet; child development disorders; computer-assisted instruction; distance learning; medical education