title: A comparison of two models of web-based education in older adults.
abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of a web-based computer-assisted education (CO-ED) system versus searching the Internet for learning about hypertension. Twenty-two older adults (age 45+) in Baltimore, MD were enrolled. Analysis of pre- and post- knowledge scores indicates a significant (15%) improvement among CO-ED users as opposed to Internet users.
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Castro
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hise
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Finkelstein
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000628:therapy; D020407:Internet; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*