Why is Training in Medical Writing more effective & practical when done online? | Healthcare content

A study published in BMC Medical Education where participants from a medical, nursing and physiotherapy background from US and Brazil, finds an on-line scientific writing instruction is better than standard face-to-face instruction in terms of writing quality and student satisfaction.

Writing of scientific information in a clear and persuasive manner determines the success of every published paper. Effective articulation of scientific content also determines the career progress and the sustainability of a researcher in the long run.

The study was performed by comparing the different training methodologies in scientific writing by taking a cue of online versus the traditional classroom-based learning techniques.

The traditional modes of instruction such as classroom training, workshops and seminars have been perceived to be outdated, impersonal, inapplicable and boring in the real world taking into consideration the inflexibility, scheduling pattern, location and the customization of the training program.

The e-learning methodology (online training) holds additional benefits such as providing sufficient course material and completion of assignments via the internet, live streaming of media (audio and video), live webcasts, instant messaging and video conferencing. Most of all e-learning provides the participant with a flexibility of time and space and the individual customization of the program.

The research study included forty-eight participants of medical, physiotherapy and nursing background who were randomly divided into group A and B as online writing workshop (online group) and standard writing guidance training (standard group) respectively.