Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2022, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (10): 903-906.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20220412-00469

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The hot spot and evolution of online medical education modalities research from 2000 to 2021

Jiang Hongyu1, Liang Lei2, Meng Yichen3, Yan Min2, Shi Jiazi4, Wang Zhinong2, Xiao Jianru5, Lou Yan5   

  1. 1Company XVI, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China;
    2Teaching and Research Section of Surgery and War Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China;
    3Department of Spinal Deformity, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China;
    4Department of Urology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China;
    5Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Spine Tumor Center, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
  • Received:2022-04-12 Online:2022-10-01 Published:2022-09-29
  • Contact: Lou Yan, Email: czspinecenter@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Education Achievement Cultivation Project of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Military Medical University in 2021(JXPY2021C10); Advanced and Suitable Technology Promotion Project of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission in 2019(2019SY008)

Abstract: Objective This article summarizes the development, hotspots and current situation of online medical education and research from 2000 to 2021, in order to provide a reference for future research and development. Methods Using the bibliometric method, the annual number and keywords from 2000 to 2021 of the 3 972 papers on the topic of online medical teaching were analyzed by CiteSpace. Results From 2000 to 2018, the annual number of published papers increased from 18 to 239, with an average annual growth rate of 15.5%. From 2019 to 2021, publication increased from 240 to 732 with an average annual growth rate of 74.6%. Keyword cluster analysis forms five types of themes, the top five highly centralized keywords are network teaching, teaching reform, online teaching, teaching methods and medical education. In the past three years, the frontier subject words were self-directed learning, practical teaching and massive open online course. Conclusions Since 2019, the growth of online medical teaching-related research publications has accelerated significantly, the scope of covered disciplines has been expanding, the application of emerging technologies has been increasing, and the teaching concept has been continuously changed. The current research hotspots are learning guides teaching, active Learning,the integration of online and offline teaching. How to strengthen the instant interactivity of online teaching, cultivate students' self-management ability and lifelong learning concepts, promote the integration of online teaching and new technologies such as virtual reality, and improve the quality of teaching are important directions for future research.

Key words: Online medical education, Teaching modality, Bibliometrics, Visual analysis

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