Category: Education in Movement Disorders
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of tele-education programs in enhancing medical students’ knowledge of movement disorders across different economic settings and identify key factors influencing educational outcomes.
Background: Movement disorders are complex neurological conditions requiring specialized training, yet disparities in medical education persist, particularly in resource-limited regions. Tele-education has emerged as a viable tool to bridge knowledge gaps, offering accessibility and standardized training. However, its comparative effectiveness in different economic settings remains underexplored.
Method: A systematic literature search was conducted across Cochrane, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Studies evaluating tele-education interventions for movement disorders among medical students were included. Data extraction focused on knowledge acquisition (pre-and post-test scores), student engagement, accessibility, and economic feasibility. A comparative analysis between high-income and low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs) was performed.
Results: A total of 54 studies met inclusion criteria. Tele-education significantly improved knowledge retention (mean post-test score increase: 28%, p<0.001). In LMICs, tele-education reduced educational disparities, with a 35% increase in standardized knowledge assessments. Engagement levels were higher when interactive modules and case-based learning were incorporated. Key barriers included technological infrastructure limitations in LMICs and lower adoption rates due to curriculum rigidity in high-income settings.
Conclusion: Tele-education is an effective and scalable strategy for improving knowledge of movement disorders in medical students, particularly in LMICs where access to specialized training is limited. Future research should focus on optimizing delivery models, ensuring technological accessibility, and integrating tele-education into standard medical curricula.
To cite this abstract in AMA style:
H. Elkasaby, F. Abdelbar, M. Badran, M. Mohamed, A. Nagah, Z. Hegazy, K. Ahmed, M. M.ELSAYED. Effectiveness of Tele-Education Programs in Improving Knowledge of Movement Disorders among Medical Students in Different Economic Settings [abstract]. Mov Disord. 2025; 40 (suppl 1). https://www.mdsabstracts.org/abstract/effectiveness-of-tele-education-programs-in-improving-knowledge-of-movement-disorders-among-medical-students-in-different-economic-settings/. Accessed October 5, 2025.« Back to 2025 International Congress
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