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Thesis
Evaluation of a computer-based learning program in anesthesia
Master of Science (M.S.), Medical College of Pennsylvania
Mar 1994
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00007545
Abstract
Computer-based learning (CBL) has been a component of medical education for years. However, there is little in the literature that supports the use of CBL in anesthesia education or its effectiveness as a teaching alternative. This study was designed to develop an original CBL program for students of anesthesia, to test its effectiveness compared to a standard lecture format, and to assess its acceptability by students. A CBL program entitled Introduction to the Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of Neuromuscular Blocking and Reversal Agents was developed using a computer authoring program. Fifty-two first year nurse anesthesia students were randomized to either a lecture or computer group. Both groups completed a multiple choice pretest. Following completion of their learning sessions, both groups took a standardized posttest. The CBL group also completed a semantic-attitude differential questionnaire that measured students' attitude toward the CBL program. There was no significant difference in the posttest scores between the two groups. However, there was a significant improvement in the overall scores between the pre and posttest within groups. Learning occurred in both the CBL and lecture groups. The results of the semantic-attitude questionnaire showed that students ranked the CBL program high in all three categories measured. CBL can be an important adjunct to the education of students and further application appears warranted.
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Details
- Title
- Evaluation of a computer-based learning program in anesthesia
- Creators
- Paul J. Violand
- Awarding Institution
- Medical College of Pennsylvania
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Medical College of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vii, 19 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Medical College of Pennsylvania (1970-1993)
- Other Identifier
- 991021888737804721