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Setting quality standards for web-based continuing medical education.

Curtis A Olson1, Marianna B Shershneva

  • 1Research and Development, University of Wisconsin Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA.

The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
|July 29, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Quality standards from distance education literature can guide internet-based continuing medical education (CME). Further research is needed to understand effective Web-based educational practices and their underlying reasons.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Digital Health
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Internet-based continuing medical education (CME) has expanded significantly.
  • Limited research exists on the quality of Web-based CME and established standards.
  • There is a need to evaluate existing quality frameworks for Web CME.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify quality standards in distance education literature.
  • To explore the applicability of these standards to Web-based CME design and delivery.
  • To assess the potential of these standards to enhance Web CME quality.

Main Methods:

  • Review of five sets of quality standards from distance education literature.
  • Analysis of how these standards address elements relevant to Web-based CME.

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  • Exploration of the synthesis of practical knowledge, best practices, and research findings within standards.

    • Main Results:

    • Distance education standards offer practical knowledge and best practices.
    • Existing standards vary in quality perspectives and are not fully comprehensive for Web CME.
    • Many elements within distance education standards are applicable to Web CME.

    Conclusions:

    • Published distance education standards can offer valuable guidance for Web CME providers.
    • There is a significant need for more research into effective Web-based educational strategies.
    • Understanding the 'why' behind successful Web-based education requires further investigation.