Table 3.
Results for knowledge acquisition, satisfaction, and perceptions after the intervention.
| BLG (n = 47) | FLG (n = 52) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ±SD | Median (IQR) | Mean ±SD | Median (IQR) | Post-intervention differences between groups | |
| Knowledge acquisition (1−10) points | |||||
| 7.2 ± 1.3 | 7.0 (6.0–8.0) | 6.3 ± 1.6 | 7.0 (5.5–7.0) | Z = −2.535 p = 0.011*d = 0.827 | |
| Satisfaction with the methodology (1–4 points) | |||||
| Increased motivation to prepare before class | 2.0 ± 1.0 | 2.0 (1.0–3.0) | 1.5 ± 0.6 | 1.0 (1.0–2.0) | Z = −2.803 p = 0.005*d = 0.974 |
| Increased motivation and ability of thinking | 2.7 ± 0.7 | 3.0 (2.5–3.0) | 2.3 ± 0.8 | 2.0 (2.0–3.0) | Z = −2.833 p = 0.005*d = 0.987 |
| Active class atmosphere | 2.6 ± 0.8 | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | 2.5 ± 1.0 | 2.0 (2.0–3.0) | Z = −0.646 p = 0.518 d = 0.203 |
| Promoted teamwork spirit and ability | 2.6 ± 0.9 | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | 2.3 ± 1.0 | 2.0 (2.0–3.0) | Z = −1.436 p = 0.151 d = 0.460 |
| Developed clinical problem-solving skills | 3.0 ± 0.7 | 3.0 (3.0–3.0) | 2.9 ± 0.8 | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | Z = −0.845 p = 0.398 d = 0.266 |
| Improved understanding of important and difficult topics | 3.2 ± 0.6 | 3.0 (3.0–4.0) | 2.8 ± 0.6 | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | Z = −2.433 p = 0.015*d = 0.822 |
| Perceptions and evaluation of the BL intervention (1–10 points) | |||||
| Course content | 7.3 ± 1.8 | 8.0 (6.0–8.0) | 6.7 ± 1.8 | 7.0 (6.0–8.0) | Z = −1.920 p = 0.055 d = 0.646 |
| Course organization | 7.4 ± 2.1 | 8.0 (7.0–9.0) | 6.5 ± 1.9 | 6.0 (5.0–8.0) | Z = −2.389 p = 0.017*d = 0.828 |
| Educational material | 7.2 ± 2.0 | 7.0 (6.0–9.0) | 6.1 ± 1.8 | 6.0 (5.0–7.0) | Z = −3.283 p = 0.001*d = 1.236 |
| Easiness to understand | 7.1 ± 2.0 | 7.0 (6.0–9.0) | 6.3 ± 1.5 | 6.0 (5.0–7.0) | Z = −2.698 p = 0.007*d = 0.958 |
| Comprehensive coverage of the subject | 7.4 ± 1.7 | 8.0 (7.0–8.0) | 6.4 ± 1.5 | 6.0 (5.0–7.0) | Z = −3.249 p = 0.001*d = 1.218 |
| Clarity of instructions | 7.4 ± 2.0 | 8.0 (7.0–9.0) | 6.5 ± 1.6 | 6.0 (5.0–7.0) | Z = −2.85 p = 0.004*d = 1.026 |
| Motivating study timetable | 7.1 ± 2.0 | 7.0 (5.0–9.0) | 7.0 ± 1.5 | 7.0 (6.0–8.0) | Z = −0.352 p = 0.725 d = 0.113 |
| Self-assessment test | 7.0 ± 1.6 | 7.0 (6.0–8.0) | 7.2 ± 1.6 | 7.0 (6.0–8.0) | Z = −0.559 p = 0.576 d = 0.180 |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation and median (interquartile range). BLG, blended-learning group; FLG, face-to-face learning group. *Significant differences between groups.