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[Creation of an educational CD-ROM using a PACS]
J Bernard1, S Gerber, C Oppenheim
1Service de Neuroradiologie H Fischgold (Pr Marsault),Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France. brunojoh@club-internet.fr
Journal De Radiologie
|April 20, 2002
Summary
This study presents MIRIAM 2, a CD-ROM resource for neuroradiology education. It highlights the effectiveness of CD-ROMs for teaching, facilitated by Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology
- Information Technology
Background:
- Traditional methods of radiological teaching face limitations in interactivity and accessibility.
- Digital platforms offer potential for enhanced medical education delivery.
- Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) provide a centralized source for clinical and imaging data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the creation and content of a CD-ROM titled '77 neuroradiological case reports' (MIRIAM 2).
- To evaluate the suitability of CD-ROM technology as an interactive medium for radiological teaching.
- To assess the role of PACS in simplifying the development of such educational resources.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of clinical and imaging data exclusively from a PACS.
- Development of a CD-ROM (MIRIAM 2) containing 77 neuroradiological case reports.
- Evaluation of the CD-ROM as an interactive teaching tool.
Main Results:
- The CD-ROM 'MIRIAM 2' was successfully created, featuring 77 neuroradiological case reports.
- Data exclusively sourced from a PACS facilitated the content gathering process.
- The study confirms that CD-ROMs are a suitable interactive medium for radiological teaching.
Conclusions:
- CD-ROMs serve as an effective interactive medium for radiological education.
- The use of PACS simplifies the creation of digital educational materials.
- While PACS aids in simplification, the development of such resources remains a labor-intensive process.