Table 4 Difficulties that IPPE students experienced during their virtual training
Items on the questionnaire | Not difficult at all | Not difficult | Neutral | Difficult | Very difficult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finding a place with a reliable internet connection | 36.8 | 21.8 | 28.7 | 7.0 | 5.7 |
Finding a quiet place to attend a training session, or work on training activities | 29.9 | 20.7 | 32.2 | 11.5 | 5.7 |
Communication with my instructors or preceptors | 24.2 | 33.3 | 31.1 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
The ability to virtually meet my classmates to work on team-based activities | 20.7 | 37.9 | 23.1 | 14.9 | 3.4 |
Access to online courses, quizzes, simulation activities, or presentations | 32.2 | 37.9 | 19.5 | 9.3 | 1.1 |
Receiving constructive mid-point and final evaluation for my performance throughout the training | 32.2 | 37.9 | 25.3 | 4.6 | 0.0 |
The use of multiple distance learning platforms in addition to outside sources, such as YouTube®, and websites for online courses | 34.5 | 33.3 | 20.7 | 10.3 | 1.2 |