@conference{8218722f28e74f01806c77f1f7ccd7ce,
title = "Interactive game: nomenclature of skin efflorescences to teach dermatology and venereology",
abstract = "ObjectivesOur objective was to create an interactive game, which would effectively promote the ability of medical studentsto recognize various skin lesions and further correctly diagnose skin diseases.Materials and MethodsIn the work process dermatological images from clinical patients were obtained, prepared and selected. Further durable and reusable cardboard cards were prepared and printed for on-site classes. Obtained imageswere used to create a H5P question bank to adapt the activity also to remote working conditions. We obtainedfeedback from the students by verbally reflecting on the game.ResultsThe basis of clinical dermatology and venereology is the ability to recognize the visual characteristics of skindiseases and prescribe the necessary examinations. The first practical class in the study course “Dermatologyand venereology” for 5th year medical students includes the acquisition of knowledge about the description ofthe local status of the visible skin changes and the principles and methods of diagnosis of skin diseases, wheretheoretical knowledge about the terminology of primary and secondary skin efflorescences is essential. Ourcreated activity promotes work in groups and mutual discussions between students, as well as strengthensknowledge about the terminology of skin lesions. This, in turn, facilitates the course of future practical classesand work in medical institutions with patients becomes more meaningful. The student is able to better defineskin and venereal diseases, outline their etiopathogenesis and describe clinical manifestations that allow themto be recognized from each other and from other diseases.ConclusionsBy independently trying to sort out skin efflorescences and consolidate knowledge about the terms of variousskin changes, an understanding is created that is essential for successful learning of the entire study course.",
author = "Elga Bataraga and Alise Balcere",
year = "2023",
language = "English",
pages = "6",
note = "RSU research week 2023: University Teaching and Learning, RW2023 ; Conference date: 30-03-2023 Through 30-03-2023",
url = "https://rw2023.rsu.lv/conferences/university-teaching-and-learning",
}