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Talk-back television: continuing education for the 1980s.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Talk-back television is a cost-effective continuing education method for dietitians, despite some technical issues. Most participants found it desirable and would join future programs.
Area of Science:
- Continuing education for healthcare professionals
- Dietetics professional development
- Distance learning technologies
Background:
- Professional development is crucial for dietitians.
- Traditional continuing education often faces barriers like cost and distance.
- Exploring alternative educational delivery methods is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness and desirability of talk-back television as a continuing education method for dietitians.
- To assess participant satisfaction and identify areas for improvement in this educational format.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 67 dietitians who participated in a talk-back television course.
- Analysis of response data (90% participation rate) regarding program effectiveness and barriers.
- Assessment of participant ratings and willingness to engage in future programs.
Main Results:
- High response rate (90%) confirmed cost and distance as major deterrents to traditional continuing education.
- Majority of respondents (83%) rated the talk-back television course positively.
- Participants indicated willingness to join similar future programs despite identified technical and impersonal issues.
Conclusions:
- Talk-back television is a viable, cost-effective, and desirable continuing education option for dietitians, especially during financial constraints.
- Improvements are needed to address technical difficulties and enhance the personal engagement of this learning mode.
- This method offers a practical solution for overcoming geographical and financial barriers in professional development for dietitians.