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[Development of a computer clinical instruction program. Is the game worth the candle?]
Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|January 8, 2000
Summary
Developing computer-based learning tools for family physicians is a valuable investment. Success hinges on long-lasting content, interactive learning, marketability, and a skilled development team.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
Context:
- Computer-assisted learning is increasingly utilized in medicine for information and education.
- Clinician-teachers can leverage educational technology for enhanced medical training.
- The accessibility of such tools for family physicians is a key consideration.
Purpose:
- To detail the creation of a computer-based learning module.
- To outline potential applications for this educational technology in family medicine.
Summary:
- A collaborative team of medical professionals and IT specialists developed 'Didacticiel sur l'Aviseur'.
- This tool trains family physicians and residents on the clinical decision-making aid 'l'Aviseur pharmacothérapeutique'.
- The learning module features an interactive tour, exercises, real-time testing, and project evaluation.
Impact:
- Computerized learning tools represent a worthwhile investment for medical education.
- Key factors for successful development include content longevity, interactivity, market viability, and experienced development teams.