“AACHEN” e-Learning Tool in Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Medical Students in Germany: Cross-Sectional Evaluation Study

JMIR Medical Education, vol. 12, pp. e88173

Abstract

Unlabelled: We developed an e-learning tool in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for medical students in Germany and tested it at Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University, Aachen. Our cross-sectional evaluation study is an innovative approach since the topic is yet to be implemented in medical education. Other AAC tools do not target medical students. Our study underlines the importance of AAC for medical doctors. Universities should include AAC in their lectures to prepare medical students for their clinical practice. The "AACHEN" tool is a first step.

Authors 2

1. Jessica Büchs Aachen Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology, Phoniatrics and Pedaudiology

   RWTH Aachen University · Universitätsklinikum Aachen

   Affiliation as printed

   Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology, Phoniatrics and Pedaudiology, University Hospital and Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, Aachen, 52074, Germany, 49 2418038717

2. Christiane Neuschaefer‐Rube Aachen Phoniatrics and Pedaudiology Medical Faculty

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Phoniatrics and Pedaudiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany