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Increases in resident and faculty computing skills between 1998 and 2001.

Anthony F Jerant1, A David Matian, Richard G Lasslo

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, Davis, Sacramento 95817, USA. afjerant@ucdavis.edu

Family Medicine
|April 3, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Computer and internet use has increased among family practice residents and faculty. While self-assessed computer skills improved, inadequate resources remain a barrier, suggesting a need for updated training and resources.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Family Medicine Education

Background:

  • A 1998 survey hypothesized increased demand for advanced informatics training among family practice residents.
  • This hypothesis was re-evaluated in 2001 through a repeated survey.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess changes in computer ownership, usage, and self-assessed skills among family practice trainees and faculty.
  • To compare these changes between 1998 and 2001.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 97 first-year medical students, 46 family practice residents, and 18 faculty members.
  • Responses were compared across groups and with data from a 1998 survey.

Main Results:

  • Computer ownership and e-mail/Internet use significantly increased across all groups by 2001.

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  • While students and faculty reported higher general computer confidence than residents, third-year residents showed significant improvement since 1998.
  • Inadequate computer resources were identified as the primary barrier to effective computer use.

    • Conclusions:

    • Self-assessed computer skills for residents and faculty have substantially improved since 1998.
    • Improvements are attributed to societal computer ubiquity and enhanced device usability, not solely curricular efforts.
    • Basic computer training is less needed; programs should focus on maintaining resources and offering advanced skills training.