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Introduction of handheld computing to a family practice residency program.
Full Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Handheld computers are valuable practice tools. It is important for residency programs to introduce their trainees and faculty to this technology. This article describes a formal strategy to introduce handheld computing to a family practice residency program.
METHODS:
Objectives were selected for the handheld computer training program that reflected skills physicians would find useful in practice. TRGpro handheld computers preloaded with a suite of medical reference programs, a medical calculator, and a database program were supplied to participants. Training consisted of four 1-hour modules each with a written evaluation quiz. Participants completed a self-assessment questionnaire after the program to determine their ability to meet each objective.
RESULTS:
Sixty of the 62 participants successfully completed the training program. The mean composite score on quizzes was 36 of 40 (90%), with no significant differences by level of residency training. The mean self-ratings of participants across all objectives was 3.31 of 4.00. Third-year residents had higher mean self-ratings than others (mean of group, 3.62). Participants were very comfortable with practical skills, such as using drug reference software, and less comfortable with theory, such as knowing the different types of handheld computers available.
CONCLUSION:
Structured training is a successful strategy for introducing handheld computing to a residency program.
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Author information
Author/s: Rao, Goutham (G);
Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, St. Margaret, PA 15215, USA.
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice / American Board of Family Practice (J Am Board Fam Pract), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2002 Mar-Apr; vol 15 (issue 2) : pp 118-22
Dates: Created 2002/05/10; Completed 2002/09/12; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 12002195, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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