Forensica Application as Learning Media on Forensic Medicine- Time of Death Estimation

Abstract

Background: Time of death estimation is crucial to help investigators to solve a case. In this study, Forensica application, version 4, an android-based mobile phone application was developed as a tool to educate and calculate the time of death estimation. This study aimed to compare the level of knowledge between medical students that studied using the application and textbook. Methods: Both groups had the same study duration and answered the same questions. Participants had then filled out a questionnaire about the Forensica. Results: Statistical analysis shows that gender differences do not result in significant differences. The mean of the post-test result shows significant improvement (P=0.00) in both groups when compared to the pre-test result. Conclusion: The result shows that generally, the respondents feel that learning with Forensica was easier, faster, more fun, more practical, and more exciting than learning compared with textbooks. Thus, Forensica application can be a better learning method alternative to textbooks that is easier, faster, more fun, more practical, and more exciting.

Keywords

• android application
• evaluation
• learning media