Peds PLACE: quality continuing medical education in Arkansas.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) sponsor Peds PLACE (Pediatric Physician Learning and Collaborative Education), a telemedicine continuing education program. This study assessed to what extent participants were satisfied with Peds PLACE and how to improve it. It was found that 95% of the participants agreed that the presentations related to their professional needs and 98% that it increased their knowledge. In addition, 81% evaluated the presentations as some of the best they have attended and 93% agreed that the information would translate into professional practice and enhance patient care. Comments were positive and correlated with the survey data. Participants recommended several ways to improve Peds PLACE.
González-Espada
Wilson J
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Hall-Barrow
Julie
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Hall
R Whit
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Burke
Bryan L
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Smith
Christopher E
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D001131:Arkansas; D001290:Attitude; D002648:Child; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010370:Pediatric Assistants / Q000193:education*; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology; D017216:Telemedicine