The evaluation of SafeQuest--a computer-assisted learning program on cross-infection control for the dental team.
OBJECTIVE
Evaluation of a computer-assisted learning (CAL) program (authored by a general dental practitioner-GDP) on cross-infection control (CIC) for the dental team. The aims of the evaluation were to determine how easy the program was to use, to determine if users found the information useful, to ensure that the content was accurate and to see what improvements could be made.


METHODS
96 questionnaires were distributed to dentists, 57 of whom responded (60%). 66% of the respondents were GDPs.


RESULTS
Compared with earlier evaluations of hospital-produced CAL programs, SafeQuest was equally well received. 96% of respondents found it easy to use and 93% gave a positive score for their overall impression. 64% felt that the program had extended their knowledge, despite the fact that 74% rated their knowledge on CIC as being good/excellent before using SafeQuest. Suggestions on how the content and presentation of the program could be improved led to changes to the final version.


CONCLUSIONS
The SafeQuest program on cross-infection control could be useful as a learning resource in general dental practice. The program, authored and produced by a GDP, compares favourably with those written in dental schools.
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Kelvin House Dental Practice, Whitstable, Kent.
Eaton
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D000328:Adult; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003797:Dental Staff / Q000193:education*; D005260:Female; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012984:Software / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires