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Information and communication technology in medical education: an experience from a developing country
Asefeh Badiey Houshyari1, Mahnaz Bahadorani, Mina Tootoonchi
1Seattle University, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Abstract:
This literature review was conducted using PubMed-Medline, PubMed-Central and ERIC databases, 1979- 2010, for research studies and pertinent theoretical publications including journals and texts. Key search words included general terms such as: "medical education," "information and communication technology in medical education," "medical students' computer skills" and "ICT use among medical students". Theoretical approaches were included to place the review within an educational and social context, and selected studies to demonstrate use of ICT in medical education through time and in different countries.
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