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Videodisc technology trends in the health sciences: revisited
T Singarella1, H J Ramagli, S Bader
1Department of Health Informatics, University of Tennessee, Memphis.
The Journal of Biocommunication
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Videodisc technology use in North American health science education is expanding and varied. A 1989 survey of 244 institutions shows increased adoption of this medical education tool.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Technology
- Health Sciences Information Systems
Background:
- Videodisc technology offers interactive learning potential for health sciences.
- Previous studies indicated nascent adoption of videodisc in medical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current utilization of videodisc technology in North American health science institutions.
- To identify the types and extent of videodisc use in academic health centers.
Main Methods:
- A national survey was conducted in the winter of 1989.
- 922 surveys were distributed to six health science professional groups.
- A response rate of 26% (244 completed surveys) was achieved.
Main Results:
- Videodisc utilization in North American academic health science centers is diverse.
- The adoption of videodisc technology for medical education is demonstrably expanding.
- Comparison with 1987 data indicates significant growth in this area.
Conclusions:
- Videodisc technology represents a growing and varied component of medical education resources.
- Health science institutions are increasingly integrating videodisc for educational purposes.
- Continued monitoring of technology adoption in health sciences is warranted.