Evaluation of health assessment skills using a computer videodisc interactive program

Use of computer videodisc interactive programs has provided faculty and students with a greater breadth of information for evaluation and learning purposes. For the students, it provides the opportunity to actually observe physical assessment techniques during testing rather than relying on descriptions in a written question. It provides faculty with a greater variety of opportunities and broader range of techniques to more accurately evaluate students. Ultimately, students are better prepared in the performance of physical assessment and collection of appropriate data in the provision of patient care.