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Computerized performance support systems: applications in a family practice clerkship
M F Whiteside1, L M Snell, J A Bedford
1Office of Medical Education, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
Family Medicine
|January 1, 1994
Summary
A new computerized system, the Clerkship Learning Expert and Resource Consultant (CLERC), enhances medical education. This tool provides students in family practice clerkships with vital clinical information and learning resources.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Technology
- Digital Health in Clinical Training
Background:
- Traditional medical education faces challenges in delivering consistent and high-quality learning experiences.
- Third-year family practice clerkships require up-to-date clinical information and structured learning assignments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a computerized performance support system called CLERC.
- To enhance the quality and consistency of learning for medical students in a family practice clerkship.
Main Methods:
- Development of an integrated computer system (CLERC) featuring an interactive knowledge base.
- Incorporation of software applications, literature search capabilities, and clinical diagnostic tools within CLERC.
- Utilizing CLERC by medical students during their third-year family practice clerkship.
Main Results:
- CLERC provides medical students with access to current clinical information.
- The system aids students in completing their assigned clerkship tasks.
- CLERC aims to standardize and improve the learning experience.
Conclusions:
- Computerized performance support systems like CLERC can significantly benefit medical training.
- CLERC offers a valuable resource for medical students in family practice settings.
- The integration of technology in medical education is crucial for effective knowledge dissemination.