title: A comparison of the effectiveness of computer-based learning courses among nursing staff.
abstract: A pilot study was developed to determine if the retention of knowledge was different between text-only and interactive computer-based learning (CBL) formats and if there was a difference in the amount of time it takes to complete a text-only versus an interactive CBL course. Results showed that interactive CBL courses showed greater long-term learning retention than noninteractive CBL courses, and the time to complete the courses was not different between them.
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: Gregory J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Durkin
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D001900:Boston; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000451:nursing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013997:Time Factors