Development of a web-based training programme for respiratory physicians in Yorkshire.
This article describes the establishment of a web-based training programme for postgraduate respiratory trainees. A pilot survey assessed trainees' experiences of online learning. All trainees had used the internet for work-related purposes with commonly used resources being Google, national society websites and specialty journals. A modular training programme based on article review, multiple choice questions (MCQs) and a reflective feedback exercise was subsequently established and trainees' experiences reviewed at three and 15 months. Trainees found that topics covered were appropriate, contained novel information and subjectively impacted on practice. Common problems were technical difficulties accessing the site (37%) and journal articles (74%), ambiguity of MCQs and difficulty finding time during normal working hours to complete modules. Trainees felt that feedback from MCQs and discussion with colleagues and their educational supervisor were useful methods to support their learning, but did not find the self-reflection exercise helpful.
Hardy
Andrew B
AB
Department of Respiratory Medicine, York District Hospital. andrewbhardy@yahoo.co.uk
Jones
Llinos
L
Kastelik
Jack
J
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015272:Pulmonary Medicine / Q000193:education*