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E-mail access to NetCME: implementation of server push paradigm
1Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Univ. of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA.
Summary
This study introduces an effective email system for delivering Continuing Medical Education materials. This method ensures secure, simultaneous access to case studies for all participants.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
Background:
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) requires efficient methods for distributing educational materials.
- Traditional methods may lack simultaneous reach and robust security for sensitive case data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate an email-based system for delivering CME case materials.
- To assess the effectiveness, security, and accessibility of HTML email for educational content distribution.
Main Methods:
- Utilized email delivery of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) documents for CME case studies.
- Leveraged the Netscape browser's capability to display HTML emails directly within the email client.
- Implemented a proactive content delivery system ensuring simultaneous distribution to all participants.
Main Results:
- The system facilitated participant access to case material through direct HTML email display.
- Proactive delivery ensured simultaneous distribution to all users.
- The system maintained user confidentiality and security.
Conclusions:
- HTML email offers a secure, non-proprietary method for distributing CME content.
- This approach enhances accessibility and facilitates integration into existing internet-based educational projects.