The development of a computer based learning (CBL) program in diabetes management.
OBJECTIVE
To develop a computer based learning (CBL) program in diabetes management for health care providers and academic staff


METHODS
A CBL program was developed using "Authorware Professional ver. 6. 0" software. Content validation, computer background survey and investigation of the usability of the program, was conducted as part of the production of this program. The involved participants were university staff hospital care providers (e.g., doctors, nurses and pharmacists) and nursing & pharmacy students.


RESULTS
Overall, the results were positive. Some limitations regarding computer background were revealed Few of the participants were familiar with self-learning materials. The usability of the CBL program was generally encouraging however some comments were made regarding program function, such as the duration of the program, and minor problems with the audiovisual effects. All comments were noted and addressed for future implementation.


CONCLUSIONS
The CBL program was found to be a user-friendly, interactive multimedia program for diabetes management.
Chaikoolvatana
Anun
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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Rajathanee University, Warinchumrab, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand. a.chaikoolvatana@ubu.ac.th
Haddawy
Peter
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D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012985:Software Design; D012986:Software Validation; D013785:Thailand; D014584:User-Computer Interface