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Computer education. Don't forget the older GPs.

S T Liaw1, A M Ugoni, C Cairns

  • 1Department of General Practice and Public Health, University of Melbourne.

Australian Family Physician
|August 25, 2000
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A computer education program significantly improved general practitioners' (GPs) computer skills and application use. Older GPs showed greater skill improvement, highlighting the program's effectiveness and potential for targeted training.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Continuing Medical Education
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • General Practitioners (GPs) require enhanced computer literacy for modern clinical practice.
  • Existing computer education programs for GPs may not adequately address skill gaps or promote application utilization.
  • A need exists for effective, hands-on training and support to integrate technology into primary care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a computer education and support program tailored for General Practitioners (GPs).
  • To assess the impact of the program on GPs' self-reported computing skills, attitudes, and actual use of clinical applications.
  • To identify factors influencing skill improvement, including age and prior training.

Main Methods:

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  • A 'hands-on' curriculum was developed using small group learning in a clinical computing laboratory with Internet support.
  • Evaluation involved observations, interviews, and pre- and six-month post-course questionnaires for participants and a control group.
  • Outcome measures included self-reported computing skill, attitudes towards computers, and utilization of clinical applications.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvement in self-reported computer skills was observed six months after training (p < 0.01).
    • Older GPs (> 55 years) reported greater skill enhancement compared to younger colleagues, irrespective of modules completed.
    • Increased confidence, awareness of applications (email, Internet, research, electronic prescribing), and intention to use technology were noted.

    Conclusions:

    • The computer education and support program proved relevant, deliverable, and effective in enhancing GP skills and technology utilization.
    • The findings support the establishment of similar programs within GP organizations, potentially with a focus on older doctors.
    • Addressing maintenance and system updates in clinical computing laboratories is crucial for sustained program effectiveness.