Table 3.

Secondary outcomes (n=201)

	E-learning group n=99	Lecture group n=102	Difference (95%CI)
Mean difference between pre- and post-test	4.6*	4.1‡	0.5 (−0.8 to 1.2)
Mean difference between post- and retention test	4.9¤	5.2§	−0.2 (−1.2 to 0.8)
Mean increase in confidence in ear exam technique, pre–post-study participation, /10	3.6†	4.1¥	−0.4 (−1.3 to 0.3)
Mean increase in confidence in ear exam interpretation, pre–post-study participation, /10	2.9†	2.8¥	0.1 (−0.7 to 0.9)

*Missing data for 19 students, ^‡missing data for 33 students, ^¤missing data for 43 students, ^§missing data for 57 students, ^†missing data for 50 students, ^¥missing data for 65 students.