Abstract: Introduction: the aim of this study was to determine the perception of Allied Health Faculty undergraduate students towards online learning during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with undergraduate students of the Faculty of Allied Health at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. A self-administered, four-part online questionnaire to assess demographic information; e-learning details; The insights and challenges from e-lessons were used for data collection. Results: A total of 518 responses were received from the five areas of radiology (32.8%), nursing (24.9%), medical laboratory science (18.2%), pharmacy (14.5%) and physical therapy (9.7%), resulting in a response rate of .76.4%.The majority prefer smartphones (73.2%) to go online and Zoom is the most used online communication platform (72.8%). The respondents' overall perception score ranged from 9 to 27 (Positive 18, Neutral ¼ 18, Negative 18) with a mean (SD) of 20.4 (4.0). Although the majority of (59.7%) agree that online learning is more comfortable to communicate than conventional learning in , most respondents (48.3%) perceive negative about the delivery of practical and clinical coursework online. Poor internet connection (67.0%) and lack of electronic devices (53.3%) is the biggest challenge encountered when learning online. Conclusion: The majority of students have a positive perception of online learning. Online learning appears to be an effective learning strategy as students have equal access to online facilities. Implications for Practice: Although medical staff college students faced some challenges, they demonstrated flexibility and acceptance of an online learning strategy during the pandemic. COVID-19. Therefore, a well-structured online learning program will benefit the students continuing to study during the pandemic.
Keywords: Allied health sciences Challenges, COVID-19, Online learning Perception, Undergraduate.
Title: Descriptive study of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: Perceptions of undergraduate health science students
Author: Abdulaziz Saeed Alzahrani, Fahad Abdullah Alzahrani, Waleed Saleh Aljaris, Meshari Naif Almutairi, Saad Yahya Sharaheli, Maan Abullah Msfer, Hadeel Abdullah Almusaad
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, April 2023 - June 2023
Page No: 6-10
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Published Date: 01-April-2023
