Table 5.
Comparison of CME medical education curriculum with interactive web-based education
| “In comparison with traditional CME medical education curricula, how well does this type of interactive web-based education meet the following goals?” | Worse, n (%) | About the same, n (%) | Better, n (%)tter, n (%) | P | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNTL | INV | CNTL | INV | CNTL | INV | ||
| Fits into your schedule | 4(6.56) | 4(6.56) | 12(19.67) | 13(21.31) | 45(73.77) | 44(72.13) | NS |
| Demonstrates good/bad communication styles | 14(22.95) | 0(0.00) | 35(57.38) | 17(27.87) | 12(19.67) | 44(72.13) | 0.0001 |
| Stimulates self-directed learning | 7(11.48) | 2(3.28) | 28(45.90) | 22(36.07) | 26(42.62) | 37(60.66) | 0.0271 |
| Provide learning flexibility in time/place | 0(0.00) | 1(1.64) | 11(18.03) | 9(14.75) | 50(81.97) | 51(83.61) | NS |
| Provides opportunities to explore additional clinical content | 9(14.75) | 1(1.64) | 40(65.57) | 31(50.82) | 12(19.67) | 29(47.54) | 0.0002 |
| Answers practical questions about the content | 20(32.79) | 9(14.75) | 30(49.18) | 32(52.46) | 11(18.03) | 20(32.79) | 0.0102 |
| Engages you in the content | 13(21.31) | 2(3.28) | 28(45.90) | 13(21.31) | 20(32.79) | 46(75.41) | 0.0001 |
| Help you utilize content in the care of patients | 8(13.11) | 1(1.64) | 37(60.66) | 28(45.90) | 16(26.23) | 32(52.46) | 0.0008 |
| Facilitates long-term retention of knowledge | 12(19.67 | 2(3.28) | 40(65.57) | 39(63.93) | 9(14.75) | 20(32.79) | 0.0013 |
| Stimulates self-reflection about your skills | 11(18.03) | 1(1.64) | 28(45.90) | 26(42.62) | 22(36.07) | 34(55.74) | 0.0050 |