Effect Analysis of the Mixed Teaching Mode of Audiology Course for Postgraduates of Otorhinolaryngology

  Objective  To analyze the effect of introducing the mixed teaching mode for audiology course in otorhinolaryngology clinical teaching.

  Methods  Clinical postgraduates and residents studying in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 2019 to 2021 were enrolled into this study. The audiology course, designed according to the results of the preliminary questionnaires, combined theory teaching with practice. Feedback was collected by questionnaires before and after the course, and statistical analysis was conducted.

  Results  A total of 26 students finished the audiology course through mixed teaching mode, and completed questionnaires before and after the course. The results of questionnaires collected before the course showed that the students recognized the importance of audiology and had a high willingness to join the course. They showed more interest in the clinical application than in basic principles and practical operation. All students showed better comprehension for audiology knowledge after the course (P < 0.001), and they were satisfied with all parts of the course (the average score was greater than 5 points, out of a full score of satisfaction of 7 points).

  Conclusion  The mixed teaching mode for the audiology course achieved preliminary results among postgraduates of the department of otorhinolaryngology, which is worthy promoting in clinical teaching.