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PDA usage and training: targeting curriculum for residents and faculty.
Carl G Morris1, Lili Church, Chris Vincent
1Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104-2499, USA. carlm@fammed.washington.edu
Family Medicine
|June 6, 2007
Summary
Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are widely used by residents and faculty. However, lack of time and formal training hinder optimal use in family medicine residency education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Informatics
- Family Medicine
Background:
- Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are increasingly utilized in residency education.
- Limited data exists on resident and faculty PDA usage and training methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess PDA utilization patterns among residents and faculty.
- To identify barriers and preferences for PDA training in family medicine residency.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey distributed to 598 residents and faculty within the WWAMI Family Medicine Residency Network.
- Data collected on PDA usage, frequency, training received, and preferred training formats.
Main Results:
- High PDA adoption rates: 94% of residents and 79% of faculty use PDAs.
- Barriers include lack of time, knowledge, and formal education; 52% received formal training, most are self-taught.
- Preferred training: hands-on, self-directed, interactive formats in small-group or one-on-one settings.
Conclusions:
- PDAs are established clinical tools in family medicine residency.
- Inadequate training and time constraints impede the effective application of PDAs in residency education.
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