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[Computer-aided occupational health education for post-graduates]
1Division of Health Care and Promotion, Occupational Health Training Center, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan.
Journal of UOEH
|February 12, 1998
Summary
Occupational physicians can improve their practice with computer-aided self-education. A new training program using custom software for electrocardiogram study and medical data management received positive feedback, encouraging further multimedia development.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Medicine
- Medical Education Technology
Context:
- Occupational physicians require extensive, multidisciplinary knowledge for effective practice.
- Computer-aided learning offers a valuable tool for continuous professional development in occupational health.
Purpose:
- To evaluate a novel computer-aided training program for postgraduate occupational health education.
- To assess the utility of custom software for electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis and workplace health data management.
Summary:
- A practical training program was developed using proprietary software for postgraduate occupational health courses.
- The software included modules for self-educating on electrocardiograms and managing medical check-up data and workplace inspection reports.
- Students could also access medical imaging, such as chest X-rays, via the internet.
Impact:
- The training program received an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 23 students.
- Positive student feedback on content, teacher engagement, and program structure encourages the development of multimedia instructional materials in occupational health.