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Volume 17 (2)
Volume 17, Issue 2, Spring 1997 
J Contin Educ Health Prof 1997; 17(2):114-120
INNOVATIONS IN CONTINUING EDUCATION
Sunil Kripalani, MD H. Paul Cooper, MA Armin D. Weinberg, PhD Larry Laufman, EdD A b s t r a c t The purpose of this study was to determine physicians' prior experience with computers, access to computers and on-line resources, and interest in computer-assisted continuing medical education (CACME). A survey was conducted among a random sample of primary care physicians in early 1995, with 102 respondents. Most physicians (78.4%) reported prior computer use, and 37.3% have used computers for self-study. Most respondents (76.5%) also have access to a personal computer, many with a modem (44.1%), CD-ROM (41.2%), or on-line service (36.3%). Approximately half of physicians (48.5%) indicated that they would be interested in CACME if they could use a computer to which they already have access. An additional 31.3% would be willing to invest in a computer or computer upgrade. Physicians demonstrated greater interest in CACME if they had prior experience with computers, access to a personal computer or on-line service, or had previously received credit for CACME. The results indicate that most physicians are currently interested in computer-based CME. With the continued growth of CD-ROM, Internet, and World Wide Web (WWW) technology, CME providers have an opportunity to reach a large percentage of physicians, particularly those in rural areas. Keywords: CD-ROM; Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI); Continuing Medical Education (CME); Internet; Physician Survey; World Wide Web (WWW) |
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