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Computer programs that teach the interpretation of image-based laboratory tests.

M I Astion1, C N Lecrone, B T Cookson

  • 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology
|December 9, 1995
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The University of Washington developed "Laboratory Tutors," interactive computer programs using digital images to teach medical professionals image-based laboratory tests. These programs supplement traditional education and are planned for future development and effectiveness studies.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education Technology
  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Digital Imaging in Medicine

Background:

  • Traditional methods for teaching image-based laboratory tests can be limited.
  • The University of Washington (UW) Department of Laboratory Medicine sought innovative educational tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development and application of personal computer (PC) programs for teaching image-based clinical laboratory tests.
  • To assess the utility of interactive PC programs for medical technologists and healthcare workers.

Main Methods:

  • Development of interactive PC programs, termed "Laboratory Tutors."
  • Utilizing high-quality digital images acquired and processed via digital imaging systems.
  • Integrating programs into UW's medical technology and medical school curricula as supplementary educational resources.

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Main Results:

  • Successful development of various "Laboratory Tutors" (e.g., ANA-Tutor, Gram Stain-Tutor, Electrophoresis-Tutor, Urinalysis-Tutor).
  • Programs effectively teach interpretation of microscope-based and electrophoresis-based laboratory tests.
  • Tutorials require minimal computer literacy and offer advantages over conventional teaching methods.

Conclusions:

  • "Laboratory Tutors" are effective computer programs using high-resolution digital images for teaching image-based laboratory test interpretation.
  • Ongoing development, educational effectiveness studies, and periodic updates are planned for these programs.