Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Introducing computer literacy skills for physicians.

B Collins1, A Linton, J Merril

  • 1George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037.

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|December 4, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Registry-based randomised phase II study of Enzalutamide versus Abiraterone: assessing cognitive function in eLderly patients with metastatic castration-resistant Prostate cancer (REAL-Pro).

ESMO real world data and digital oncology·2026
Same author

Initial opioid prescribing practices among providers treating an opioid-naïve US military sample.

BMJ military health·2025
Same author

Eight weeks of high-intensity interval training versus stretching do not change the psychoneuroendocrine response to a social stress test in emotionally impulsive humans.

European journal of applied physiology·2024
Same author

Measurement of the Branching Fractions B(B^{0}→pp[over ¯]pp[over ¯]) and B(B_{s}^{0}→pp[over ¯]pp[over ¯]).

Physical review letters·2023
Same author

The impact of COVID-19 on the well-being of Victorian children born with cleft lip and/or palate.

Orthodontics & craniofacial research·2023
Same author

PACK syndrome: A case series and review.

The American journal of the medical sciences·2022
Same journal

Bridging the gap between student research needs and library services for a health sciences writing course.

Medical reference services quarterly·2026
Same journal

National Agricultural Library (NAL) SEARCH.

Medical reference services quarterly·2026
Same journal

Problem-based learning (PBL) library resources and support: survey insights from first-year dental students.

Medical reference services quarterly·2026
Same journal

Curriculum collection alignment in pharmacy education: insights from Namibia for global practice.

Medical reference services quarterly·2026
Same journal

AI in practice: trends in hospital and clinic libraries.

Medical reference services quarterly·2026
Same journal

Onboarding experiences of early career health sciences librarians.

Medical reference services quarterly·2026
See all related articles

A workshop successfully introduced practicing physicians to medical informatics and computer applications. Positive feedback indicated a strong need for further training in these essential digital health tools.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Sciences Education
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Physicians often lack the computer proficiency of medical students.
  • Rapid advancements in medical informatics necessitate ongoing training for practicing clinicians.
  • Bridging the digital divide in healthcare is crucial for modern medical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce practicing physicians to computer applications in medicine.
  • To familiarize clinicians with developments in medical informatics.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a targeted computer skills workshop.

Main Methods:

  • A workshop titled "Introducing Your Office Computer!" was organized.
  • Content included a lecture/video on computer applications in medicine.

Related Experiment Videos

  • A "computer fair" demonstrated five specific medical software applications.

    • Main Results:

    • Eleven physicians participated in the workshop.
    • Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
    • Attendees requested more in-depth instruction on demonstrated programs.

    Conclusions:

    • The workshop effectively engaged physicians with medical informatics tools.
    • There is a clear demand for continued education in computer skills for physicians.
    • The initiative fostered interdepartmental collaboration and improved client relations.