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Canadian physical therapists' interest in web-based and computer-assisted continuing education.
- Source :
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Physical therapy [Phys Ther] 2005 Mar; Vol. 85 (3), pp. 226-37. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Background and Purpose: Distance education via computer-assisted learning (CAL), including Web-based and CD-ROM learning, confers a number of advantages compared with traditional learning methods. The purposes of this study were (1) to determine the interest of Canadian physical therapists in participating in continuing education using CAL methods and (2) to determine whether interest in CAL was related to type of employment, area of practice, education, computer skill and access, and other demographic variables.<br />Subjects and Methods: A random sample of Canadian physical therapists and all members of cardiopulmonary interest groups were surveyed.<br />Results: Of 1,426 survey questionnaires mailed, 69 were returned (58 were unopened and 11 were duplicates). From the remaining 1,357 potential survey responses, 757 responses were received, for an overall response rate of 56%. Seventy-eight percent of the respondents indicated their interest in participating in CAL. Factors associated with interest in CAL included 2 or more hours of Internet access per week, Internet access at both home and work, computer skill, education level, practice area, and belonging to a cardiopulmonary interest group.<br />Discussion and Conclusion: The findings indicate a large positive interest in CAL. Increasing CAL continuing education opportunities could increase options for physical therapists to meet professional expectations for continuing competency.
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- CD-ROM statistics & numerical data
Canada
Humans
Internet statistics & numerical data
Logistic Models
Physical Therapy Specialty classification
Physical Therapy Specialty statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitude to Computers
Computer-Assisted Instruction methods
Education, Continuing methods
Education, Distance methods
Physical Therapy Specialty education
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0031-9023
- Volume :
- 85
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Physical therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15733047