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Perceptions of Undergraduate Students of Allied Health Sciences Program Toward Online Assessments

Amrita Journal of Medicine, 2023
Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic changed the pattern of learning from regular face-to-face classes to entirely digital and virtual learning. Assessments also had to be, and were, conducted online.
Poornima Baby, Sumithra C. N Unni, Natasha Radhakrishnan, Suja Gopalakrishnan, Anu Sasidharan, Suchithra Sivadas   +5 more
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Perceptions, expectations, apprehensions and realities of graduating South African optometry students (PEAR study, 2006)

African Vision and Eye Health, 2007
The objective of this study was to establish the perceptions, expectations, apprehensions and realities of South Africa optometry students completing their undergraduate studies in 2006.
A. O. Oduntan, A. Louw, V. R. Moodley, M. Richter, P. von Poser   +4 more
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Student perspectives of extended clinical placements in optometry: a qualitative study

BMC Medical Education, 2022
Background The number of students enrolled in health courses at Australian universities is rising, increasing demand for clinical placements. Optometry students have historically undertaken clinical training in short-block rotations at university-led ...
Jacqueline M. Kirkman, Sharon A. Bentley, James A. Armitage, Ryan J. Wood-Bradley, Craig A. Woods   +4 more
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Optometry students’ views on preparing for private practice via standardised patient simulation

African Vision and Eye Health
Background: Standardised patient (SP) simulation can significantly enrich the learning environment in health professions education. Simulation in optometry has yet to be widely adopted, especially in Africa, prompting this study to investigate whether ...
Elzana Kempen, Mathys J. Labuschagne, Mpho P. Jama   +2 more
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Optometry students’ experience of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Transformation in Higher Education, 2023
Optometry education, like other health professions, has historically been conducted via contact teaching and learning in classrooms, clinics and laboratories.
Davina Govender, Tarryn Pillay, Nandipha Maci, Nokukhanya Vilakazi, Snenkosi Mthethwa, Umar Mansoor, Zweli Manquzi, Diane van Staden   +7 more
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Effectiveness of online learning in improving optometry student's reflective abilities

Journal of Optometry, 2023
Optometry education strives to develop competencies required for reflective practice in its pupils. The forced changes in academia during COVID-19 pandemic, rapid switching to online methods imposed serious challenges on the training of reflective skills.
Ravid Doron, Rachel Eichler, Vidyut Rajhans   +2 more
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Adaptation of the WHO Hand Hygiene Observation Form for Application in Optometry Training Facilities

Clinical Optometry, 2021
Susarah Maria Richter,1,2 Tobias George Barnard2 1Department of Optometry, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa; 2Water and Health Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaCorrespondence: Susarah Maria ...
Richter SM, Barnard TG
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Virtual simulated international placements as an innovation for internationalisation in undergraduate programs: a mixed methods study

BMC Medical Education, 2023
Background Inherent features in virtual simulation could be utilised to deliver collaborative global education that is inclusive, accessible, and valued by students and facilitators.
Amanda K. Edgar, James A. Armitage, Nadeeka Arambewela-Colley, Luke X. Chong, Anuradha Narayanan   +4 more
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Heart and Brain behind E-Learning amidst COVID19 Pandemic

Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic presented us with a window to introduce digital learning in ophthalmology. We conducted this study to understand the repercussions of change of traditional learning and commence E-learning as an educational channel to ...
Reshma Ramakrishnan, Mamta Agrawal, Priyanka Gandhi, Saurabh Shrivastava, Ayushi Choudhary, Syed Faraaz Hussain   +5 more
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Impact of supervised student optometry consultations on the patient experience [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 2018
Understanding patient perceptions of having students involved in their clinical care is important as we strive to develop optimal models of care that integrate teaching with the best possible experience for the patient. The aim was to ascertain the impact of supervised optometry student consultations on the patient experience.A survey comprising 45 ...
Bentley, Sharon, Trevaskis, Jane, Woods, Craig, Guest, Daryl, Watt, Kathleen   +4 more
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