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A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia

Healthcare education providers are eager to apply technologies in teaching and learning activities; however, students are the consumers in higher education, and their opinion and experience should be considered. We performed a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies to help inform our understanding of...

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Main Authors:	Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah, Wan Yunus, Farahiyah, Cheema, Manraj Singh, Abdul Hamid, Hafizah, Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli, Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha, Foong, Chan Choong, Hong, Wei-Han, Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif
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Published:	Springer 2022
Subjects:	R Medicine RZ Other systems of medicine
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spelling	my.um.eprints.437912024-11-14T08:24:11Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/43791/ A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah Wan Yunus, Farahiyah Cheema, Manraj Singh Abdul Hamid, Hafizah Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha Foong, Chan Choong Hong, Wei-Han Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif R Medicine RZ Other systems of medicine Healthcare education providers are eager to apply technologies in teaching and learning activities; however, students are the consumers in higher education, and their opinion and experience should be considered. We performed a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies to help inform our understanding of Southeast Asian healthcare students’ perceptions and experience of technology-based teaching and learning in their education. Our search strategy located 1599 articles from a dozen electronic research databases. Articles were analyzed for quality using the Hawker’s Evidence Appraisal Tool, and 23 qualitative studies were included in the final meta-synthesis. Technologies investigated largely involved online or blended learning, with fewer exploring virtual reality, simulations, telehealth, game-based learning, and videos. Three overarching themes were synthesized: (i) culture does matter in the implementation of technology-based learning; (ii) the values and limitations of technology used for learning; and (iii) technology is part of daily life and creates new challenges in education. Technology is an asset to enhance the learning experience, but educators must be aware of its limitations. Pre-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) studies were more focused on technology and product, and were optimistically reported, whereas COVID-19–spanning studies focused on life experience and paid more attention to reporting on the inherent challenges. The educational approaches, theories, cultural aspects, and availability of facilities all play a vital role in steering successful technology use in learning. © 2022, The Author(s) under exclusive licence to International Association of Medical Science Educators. Springer 2022 Article PeerReviewed Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah and Wan Yunus, Farahiyah and Cheema, Manraj Singh and Abdul Hamid, Hafizah and Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli and Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha and Foong, Chan Choong and Hong, Wei-Han and Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif (2022) A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia. Medical Science Educator, 32 (3). 657 – 677. ISSN 2156-8650, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-022-01564-3 <https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-022-01564-3>. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85129535709&doi=10.1007%2fs40670-022-01564-3&partnerID=40&md5=ac1e0edd11ed85e35c9ed6d954baf2d8 10.1007/s40670-022-01564-3
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spellingShingle	R Medicine RZ Other systems of medicine Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah Wan Yunus, Farahiyah Cheema, Manraj Singh Abdul Hamid, Hafizah Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha Foong, Chan Choong Hong, Wei-Han Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia
description	Healthcare education providers are eager to apply technologies in teaching and learning activities; however, students are the consumers in higher education, and their opinion and experience should be considered. We performed a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies to help inform our understanding of Southeast Asian healthcare students’ perceptions and experience of technology-based teaching and learning in their education. Our search strategy located 1599 articles from a dozen electronic research databases. Articles were analyzed for quality using the Hawker’s Evidence Appraisal Tool, and 23 qualitative studies were included in the final meta-synthesis. Technologies investigated largely involved online or blended learning, with fewer exploring virtual reality, simulations, telehealth, game-based learning, and videos. Three overarching themes were synthesized: (i) culture does matter in the implementation of technology-based learning; (ii) the values and limitations of technology used for learning; and (iii) technology is part of daily life and creates new challenges in education. Technology is an asset to enhance the learning experience, but educators must be aware of its limitations. Pre-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) studies were more focused on technology and product, and were optimistically reported, whereas COVID-19–spanning studies focused on life experience and paid more attention to reporting on the inherent challenges. The educational approaches, theories, cultural aspects, and availability of facilities all play a vital role in steering successful technology use in learning. © 2022, The Author(s) under exclusive licence to International Association of Medical Science Educators.
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author	Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah Wan Yunus, Farahiyah Cheema, Manraj Singh Abdul Hamid, Hafizah Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha Foong, Chan Choong Hong, Wei-Han Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif
author_facet	Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah Wan Yunus, Farahiyah Cheema, Manraj Singh Abdul Hamid, Hafizah Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli Md Hashim, Nur Fariesha Foong, Chan Choong Hong, Wei-Han Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif
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title	A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia
title_short	A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia
title_full	A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia
title_fullStr	A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia
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A meta-synthesis on technology-based learning among healthcare students in Southeast Asia

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