E-learning. A practical solution for training and tracking in patient-care settings.

Full Abstract

E-learning, online computer (Web)-based educational training, may be the solution to keeping health care staff abreast of new technologies, information, and regulations. Compared with traditional classroom teaching, e-learning can deliver content faster to the entire staff, be individualized to meet pace, language, and reading level. Additionally, an e-learning system provides accurate and automatic tracking. Although some teaching methodologies are key to ensuring learning (i.e., skills' demonstration or practicing negotiation skills), e-learning can decrease time away from work by providing essential information and content.

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Author information

Author/s: Nelson, E Anne (EA);

Affiliation: Education and Learning Services, Emory Hospitals, Wesley Woods Center, Argosy University, Georgia School of Professional Psychology, Atlanta, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Nursing administration quarterly (Nurs Adm Q), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2003 Jan-Mar; vol 27 (issue 1) : pp 29-32

Dates: Created 2003/04/03; Completed 2003/04/18; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12674066, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Clinical Competence - standards
Computer-Assisted Instruction - economics; methods
Cost Savings
Education, Distance
Efficiency, Organizational
Health Personnel - education

Health Personnel - education
Humans
Inservice Training - economics; methods
Internet - organization & administration
Needs Assessment
Time Factors

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