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| Research article summary (published 29 Jun 2002): |
Student access and use of IT during general practice attachments.
Full Abstract
As universities change the delivery of their medical undergraduate courses, many have started to develop the community as a learning resource. In Manchester, part of the rationale behind problem-based learning is that students become familiar with the tools for finding information. Within the medical school and its main teaching hospitals, students have access to varied information resources using IT. These are often less available from off-campus sites and particularly within general practice. Even where available, students may not use them. Initial evaluation suggests that IT facilities are particularly useful for students who have longer placements. However, students prioritize their use of time in the community and furnishing general practices with a computer and other IT equipment does not, in itself, promote use by the students unless there is a perceived need. Training and support within the practice needs to be undertaken to enhance the learning environment for the undergraduates.
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Author information
Author/s: Regan, Maria A (MA); O'Neill, Paul A (PA); Whitehouse, Carl R (CR);
Affiliation: Medical Education Unit, University of Manchester, Rusholme, UK. m.regan@man.ac.uk
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: Medical teacher (Med Teach), published in England. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2002-Jul; vol 24 (issue 4) : pp 429-33
Dates: Created 2002/08/23; Completed 2002/09/23; Revised 2007/11/15;
PMID: 12193329, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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