Videoconferenced continuing medical education in Nova Scotia

Allen, Michael; Sargeant, Joan; MacDougall, Eileen

doi:10.1258/13576330260440664

Cited by 10 publications

(14 citation statements)

References 2 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Negative aspects included: face-to-face consultations were already available or preferred, public spending on telemedicine had reduced funding for more basic health services, and telemedicine had been inadequately publicized. ............................................................................... In the present study, users of videoconferenced CME and teleconsultation valued these services as educational and clinically supportive, as has been found before [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] . In addition, physicians practising in more rural communities (i.e.…”

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 58%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Physician perceptions of the effect of telemedicine on rural retention and recruitment

2004

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

We conducted a postal survey of 140 family and community specialist physicians in a predominantly rural area which had received clinical telemedicine services and videoconferenced continuing medical education (CME) for two years. The questionnaire contained 46 items. The response rate was 47%. Most respondents (83%) reported having attended videoconferenced CME sessions and 45% reported having referred patients for teleconsultation. Physicians in more rural areas used these services more frequently. Ratings of two statements assessing the value of telemedicine in community support were significantly and positively correlated with the number of videoconferenced CME sessions attended and the number of telemedicine services used. In relation to their decision to stay in their community for at least one year, respondents rated telemedicine lower in importance than all but one of 17 other factors expected to influence physician recruitment and retention in rural communities. The influences on physician rural recruitment and retention are complex. However, telemedicine was used more frequently by the more rural physicians, and there was a relationship between higher usage and higher ratings of its value as a community support.

show abstract

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 58%

“…Telemedicine can improve rural access to health-care and increase support for rural health practitioners [13][14][15][16] . It can also reduce the sense of isolation experienced by rural practitioners and their families, and improve morale 17 .…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Physician perceptions of the effect of telemedicine on rural retention and recruitment

2004

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…9 Videoconference-based education for psychiatry registrars at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Videoconference-based education is an integral component in many telehealth services in countries such as Australia 10 and include activities such as journal clubs, ward rounds, continuing and formal medical education. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26] Studies evaluating these activities have reported general satisfaction with the use of videoconferencing and no difference in educational outcomes compared to traditional face to face teaching. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26] The Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal has increased the psychiatry registrar posts three-fold over the last three decades.…”

Section: Videoconference-based Teachingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Videoconference-based education for psychiatry registrars at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2012

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective: Psychiatry registrars form the backbone of specialized psychiatric service provision in South Africa. Medical schools are centralized while clinical services need to be widespread and accessible. Video-conferencing has the potential to link registrars at satellite hospitals with academic centers. The study thus evaluated of the use of videoconferencing in a Psychiatry Education Program delivered via videoconferencing. Method: To evaluate the implementation of the videoconference-based psychiatry registrar program, a pre-and post evaluative design was used. This involved all registrars in the 2008 and 2009 academic education program at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Access to education, satisfaction, suitability and costs of the psychiatry registrar education were studied. Results: In the evaluation of the Registrar Program, general satisfaction with the videoconferencing program was reported, though concerns were expressed about the level of interaction using this mode, the quality of the transmitted pictures of the anatomy specimens and the quality of the sound. Access to education was improved with potential cost savings identified. Conclusion: Well supported and planned videoconference-based teaching is a feasible, cost-effective and acceptable method of supporting registrars at sites distant from academic centers.

show abstract

“…Examples of educational activities in medical and nursing education using videoconferencing include undergraduate education (Callas et al 2004), resident education (O’Regan et al 2010), journal clubs (Ahn et al 2007), ward rounds (Allen et al 2002, 2007; Cunningham & Van der Merwe 2009; Gray et al 2009), continuing medical education (Allen et al 2002; Fitzgerald et al 2002; Karlinsky et al 2006), and clinical supervision (Xavier et al 2007).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Videoconference‐Based Tele‐Education for Medical and Nursing Education

Chipps

Brysiewicz

Mars

2012

Worldviews Ev Based Nurs

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Rural nurses and doctors typically have little opportunity to further their education and training. Studies have shown high participant satisfaction with the use of educational technology, such as videoconferencing, for education. A review of effectiveness of videoconference‐based tele‐education for medical and nursing education was conducted. Aims: The aims of this study were to: (1) systematically review the literature and critique the research methods on studies addressing the review question: “How effective is videoconference‐based education for the education of doctors and nurses?” (2) summarize the existing evidence on the effectiveness of videoconference education for medical and nursing staff; and (3) apply the findings to South Africa and other countries across the globe. Methods: Research citations from 1990 to 2011 from cumulative index of nursing and allied health literature, Medline, Pubmed, PsycInfo, EBSCOhost, SABINET, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Cochrane Controlled Trial Registry, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effectiveness, unpublished abstracts through NEXUS and Internet search engines (Google/Google scholar) were searched. Review methods included searching, sifting, abstraction, and quality assessment of relevant studies by two reviewers. Studies were evaluated for sample, design, intervention, threats to validity, and outcomes. No meta‐analysis was conducted as the studies provided heterogeneous outcome data. Results: Five studies were reviewed. Videoconference and face‐to‐face education is at least equivalent and one study reported an increase in knowledge and knowledge integration. Recommendations: Despite the methodological limitations and heterogeneity of the reviewed studies, there appears to be sufficient evidence of effectiveness to provide a rigorous Grade B evidence‐based recommendation of moderate support. Conclusions: The use of videoconferencing for nursing and medical education should be encouraged along with guidelines for the use of videoconferencing. The paucity of studies and the lack of empirical precision in evaluating effectiveness of these interventions necessitate future rigorously designed experimental studies.

show abstract

Videoconferenced continuing medical education in Nova Scotia

Cited by 10 publications

References 2 publications

Physician perceptions of the effect of telemedicine on rural retention and recruitment

Physician perceptions of the effect of telemedicine on rural retention and recruitment

Videoconference-based education for psychiatry registrars at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Videoconference‐Based Tele‐Education for Medical and Nursing Education

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About