Self-Reported Effects of Computer Workshops on Physicians' Computer Use.

Allen, Michael J. M.; Kaufman, David M.; Barrett, Anne; Paterson, Grace; Sargeant, John; McLeod, Ron

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ERIC Number: EJ610846

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Self-Reported Effects of Computer Workshops on Physicians' Computer Use.

Allen, Michael J. M.; Kaufman, David M.; Barrett, Anne; Paterson, Grace; Sargeant, John; McLeod, Ron

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, v20 n1 p20-26 Win 2000

Feedback from 30 of 65 physicians who participated in a computer workshop indicated that 8 had bought new hardware/software and 17 increased their use of computers, especially for Internet information retrieval and electronic mail. Those who had not increased use cited lack of time or lack of belief in their usefulness. (SK)

Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Information Retrieval, Medical Education, Outcomes of Education, Physicians, Professional Continuing Education, Workshops

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Language: English

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