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Distance learning: linking CME and quality improvement.

Margaret O'Riordan1, Ailís Ní Riain

  • 1Postgraduate Resource Centre, Irish College of General Practitioners, 4-5 Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. drmor@iol.ie

Medical Teacher
|March 15, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study evaluated a distance learning therapeutics course for general practitioners. High satisfaction and completion rates indicate the program

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Area of Science:

  • Continuing medical education
  • Distance learning in healthcare

Background:

  • General practitioners require ongoing education in therapeutics.
  • Distance learning offers a flexible approach to professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate a distance learning course in therapeutics.
  • To assess participant satisfaction and course completion rates.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive questionnaire was administered to 49 participants.
  • The study involved a pilot project and analysis of data from the first two years of the course.
  • An 80% response rate was achieved.

Main Results:

  • High overall satisfaction levels were reported by participants.
  • High course completion rates were observed.
  • Factors influencing distance learning impact were discussed.

Conclusions:

  • The distance learning therapeutics course is effective for general practitioners.
  • Further research is recommended to optimize distance learning in primary care settings.

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