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W K Anger1, D S Rohlman, J Kirkpatrick
1Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road L606, Portland, OR 97201, USA. anger@ohsu.edu
Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers : a Journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc
|July 13, 2001
Summary
A computer-aided training program (cTRAIN) significantly improved painters' knowledge of respiratory protection. Participants showed substantial learning gains immediately after training and retained this knowledge a week later.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Educational Technology
- Industrial Hygiene
Background:
- Professional painters face significant risks from hazardous materials, necessitating effective training on safety protocols.
- Traditional training methods may not adequately address the complexities of occupational safety, such as respiratory protection requirements.
- Computer-aided instruction offers a flexible and adaptive approach to enhance learning outcomes in vocational settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a computer-aided training program, cTRAIN, for professional painters.
- To assess the effectiveness of cTRAIN in teaching respiratory protection requirements.
- To measure knowledge retention over time.
Main Methods:
- A computer-aided training program (cTRAIN) was developed using a programmed-instruction/behavioral-education approach.
- The program consisted of information sets with screens and multiple-choice quiz questions.
- A pilot study involved 15 adults completing a respiratory protection module, with pretest, posttest, and delayed retest assessments.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated significant knowledge gains from pretest (19.4/30) to immediate posttest (28.1/30), with p < .0001.
- Knowledge scores remained high on a retest administered one week later (26.4/30).
- The cTRAIN system proved effective for delivering specific training modules, such as respiratory protection.
Conclusions:
- Computer-aided training is an effective method for improving occupational safety knowledge in professional painters.
- The cTRAIN program facilitates substantial learning and durable knowledge retention regarding respiratory protection.
- The flexible design of cTRAIN allows for the development of various occupational safety training modules.
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