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Seven studies totalling 647 learners reported improved knowledge after WhatsApp-based learning, though methodological weaknesses were apparent

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Evidence · 1 study · review r2 · q2
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q2 i? Seven included studies, with 647 learners in total, reported an improvement in learner knowledge following WhatsApp learning, but each had design flaws limiting conclusions. → Coleman E. 2019

Evidence

Coleman E. 2019

Coleman E., O'Connor E. (2019). The role of WhatsApp® in medical education; a scoping review and instructional design model. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-019-1706-8

q2 · i? · review · r2

Scoping review synthesis of 23 studies of WhatsApp in medical education. The review reports that seven studies, in a total of 647 learners, showed "an improvement in learner knowledge" and one showed a behaviour change, while noting methodological weaknesses in each knowledge study.

"a total of sixteen studies described its use primarily for educational purposes, of which seven reported, in a total of 647 learners, an improvement in learner knowledge, and one reported a change in learner behaviour"

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