Features of adaptation of medical students to the conditions of online education during the COVID-19 pandemic


DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/pharmateca.2022.10.73-77

T.I. Bonkalo, S.V. Shmeleva, S.B. Kachalov, M.V. Eremin, E.E. Ivashkova

1) Research Institute of Health Organization and Medical Management of the Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia; 2) K.G. Razumovsky Moscow University of Technology and Management, Moscow, Russia; 3) State University of Management, Moscow, Russia; 4) Russian State Social University, Moscow, Russia; 5) State University for Land Use Planning, Moscow, Russia
Background. The article is devoted to the problem of finding effective ways to optimize online study modes and e-learning in medical education.
Objective. Identification of the features of adaptation of medical students to the online education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. The study was conducted online in 2021, and included 600 junior and senior students who studied at modern medical univer- sities. As a diagnostic tool, three methods focused on assessing the degree of neuropsychic stress of students in a situation of changed conditions for their educational activities and life in general, as well as identifying the characteristics of their reactions to such situations were chosen.
Results. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that in a situation of forced transition of higher medical education to online study modes, it is necessary to organize special classes to help students adapt to the new conditions of their educational activities.
Conclusion. The main directions of such work should be not only teaching the methods of self-regulation of the emotional state and activity, but also the formation of the need for self-education and self-development.

About the Autors


Corresponding author: Svetlana V. Shmeleva, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, K.G. Razumovsky Moscow University of Technology and Management, Moscow, Russia; 89151479832@mail.ru


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