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CD-ROM use by rural physicians.

M W Short1

  • 1University of Washington, School of Medicine, A-300 Health Sciences Center, Seattle 98195-6340, USA.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|April 29, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Many rural physicians use CD-ROMs for medical education and patient care. Computer ownership is higher among those in practice for 10 years or less, with usage for textbooks and staying current.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Personal computer and CD-ROM adoption rates among rural family physicians are not well-documented.
  • Understanding technology use in rural medical practices is crucial for improving healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of personal computer and CD-ROM ownership among rural family physicians in eastern Washington.
  • To examine the correlation between years in practice and computer ownership.
  • To identify the primary uses and perceived benefits of CD-ROM technology for these physicians.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among 131 eastern Washington rural family physicians.
  • Data collected included computer ownership, years in practice, and CD-ROM usage patterns.
  • Physicians' perceptions of CD-ROM benefits for patient care and professional development were recorded.

Main Results:

  • 59.5% of surveyed physicians owned a personal computer with a CD-ROM drive.
  • Computer ownership showed an inverse correlation with years in practice, decreasing with longer tenure.
  • Primary CD-ROM uses included medical textbooks (44.9%), literature searching (25.6%), and drug information (17.9%).
  • A significant percentage felt CD-ROMs improved patient care (46.8%) and knowledge updates (48.4%).

Conclusions:

  • CD-ROM technology is utilized by a notable portion of rural family physicians, particularly those earlier in their careers.
  • The perceived benefits suggest CD-ROMs can support continuous medical education and enhance patient care quality in rural settings.
  • Findings offer insights for medical education providers and CD-ROM publishers targeting rural healthcare professionals.

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