ONCOMED: multimedia software to support medical teaching process about cervicofacial region neoplasms

Abstract

Introduction: it is a challenge to involve the new information and communication technologies of the XXI century in the teaching-learning process in the universities. Objective: to create an educational multimedia software about neoplasms of the cervicofacial region, in order to support the learning process of the stomatology student. Method: a technological development study at the University of Medical Sciences in Granma was carried out, from September 2018 to June 2019. In order to create the multimedia software, different working stages were specified: search and gathering of information, selection of tools, and design. The final product was validated by experts’ criteria. The effectiveness and impact of the software in the learning process was evaluated through a pedagogical quiz to all of the students who were involved in the study. Results: the multimedia software had a clear and attractive design, offering an open exploration environment, and a fast and easy method to get to the information needed. Experts evaluated the product as “very appropriate” in its entirety, and the users’ rating on the points “Ease”, “Functionality” and “Originality” were “good. When applying the McNemar Test, all values were significant; demonstrating the effectiveness of the software developed. Conclusions: this multimedia software allows the students of Stomatology to get hold of the information on neoplasms of the cervicofacial region, making it useful as support material for teaching.

Keywords

• multimedia educativa
• docencia
• neoplasias
• región cervicofacial