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Teaching problem handling in general practice: a computer assisted learning software package for medical students.

I Stanley1, C Stephens

  • 1Department of General Practice, University of Liverpool.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|April 1, 1991
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EnMesh is a computer-assisted learning software for medical students to enhance problem-handling skills in general practice. It offers anonymous interaction, self-scoring, and feedback, promoting engagement with clinical scenarios.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Informatics
  • General Practice Training

Background:

  • Traditional medical education struggles to adequately develop practical problem-handling skills.
  • General practice requires a blend of physical, psychological, and social assessment.
  • Computer-assisted learning (CAL) offers potential for innovative skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce EnMesh, a CAL software package for medical students.
  • To improve understanding and application of problem-handling skills in general practice.
  • To evaluate features promoting student engagement in CAL.

Main Methods:

  • EnMesh software developed at the University of Liverpool.
  • Anonymized user access to clinical vignettes and problem-solving tasks.

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  • User responses compared with general practitioner data, with multi-dimensional feedback provided.
  • System usage and self-scoring monitored via a teacher program.

    • Main Results:

    • EnMesh facilitates anonymous, self-paced learning for medical students.
    • The software provides feedback on physical, psychological, and social aspects of clinical problems.
    • Features like valid problems and anonymous response options encourage student participation.
    • The system is designed for broad microcomputer compatibility.

    Conclusions:

    • EnMesh serves as an informal learning resource within clinical courses.
    • CAL software can be designed with adaptable categorization for comprehensive feedback.
    • The EnMesh model demonstrates a viable approach to enhancing clinical problem-solving skills through technology.