Journal of Education and Health Promotion 2277-9531 12 7 2022 08 01 Using instant messaging applications to promote clinical teaching of medical students 1 9 29744 EN . Mohammadreza Saeedbakhsh . Athar Omid Department of Medical Education, Medical Education Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran . Mahsa Khodadoostan Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran . Ahmad Shavakhi Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran . Peyman Adibi Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Journal Article 2023 03 15 BACKGROUND: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of Telegram as an Instant<br />messaging application in clinical teaching of medical students, especially clinical ward rounds.<br />MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this quasi‑experimental study, Telegram as an Instant messaging<br />application was employed. To do this, a Telegram group entitled as “Lavender” was created and then<br />selected patients were divided between students and externs daily. After that, students and externs<br />were asked to take medical histories, perform complete physical examinations, and then share their<br />data in the Lavender group. Ultimately, to evaluate the effects of this intervention, two quantitative<br />and qualitative approaches were used.<br />RESULTS: From the students’ point of view the highest average was associated with “Readiness<br />for teaching round” (3.71 ± 1.34) and the lowest average was related to “Time‑saving for studying<br />about illnesses” (2.08 ± 1.44). In addition, medical trainees mentioned that reporting patients’ daily<br />medical histories and progress notes could create a reflective process. The suggestion made by<br />many medical trainees was to select and discuss simpler cases who have more teaching points<br />for them, while other trainees recommended focusing on common illnesses in the Lavender group.<br />CONCLUSION: The use of messaging software applications such as Telegram in medical education<br />has created a new paradigm, which could facilitate interpersonal interactions among trainees.<br /><br /> https://jehp.mui.ac.ir/article_29744_fcb1b4d0e2857e455459138fe3ce2abf.pdf