title: Distance learning: linking CME and quality improvement.
abstract: This paper describes the content and evaluation of a distance learning course in therapeutics for general practitioners. Following a pilot project, a comprehensive questionnaire was sent to the 49 participants who had completed the course in its first two years. There was an 80% response rate. Overall satisfaction levels and completion rates were high. Factors influencing the impact of distance learning in a general practice setting including structure, process and outcomes are discussed. Recommendations for further research are included.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Resource Centre, Irish College of General Practitioners, 4-5 Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. drmor@iol.ie
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: O'Riordan
authors.forename: Ailís Ní
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Riain
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017145:Models, Educational; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires