Diffusion of an e-learning programme among Danish General Practitioners: A nation-wide prospective survey
2008

E-learning Program for Danish General Practitioners

Sample size: 3632 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Waldorff Frans Boch, Steenstrup Annette Plesner, Nielsen Bente, Rubak Jens, Bro Flemming

Primary Institution: University of Copenhagen

Hypothesis

What factors influence the uptake of an e-learning program among Danish General Practitioners?

Conclusion

Only a small number of Danish GPs used the e-learning program in the first six months after its launch, with males and members of the Danish College of General Practice being more likely to participate.

Supporting Evidence

  • 5.3% of Danish GPs used the e-learning program within six months.
  • 90% of users logged on out of general interest.
  • 94% of users rated their ability to conduct diagnostic evaluations as good or excellent.

Takeaway

Not many doctors used the online learning program about dementia, but those who did found it helpful and easy to use.

Methodology

A prospective survey was conducted among all Danish GPs, tracking their use of an e-learning program over six months.

Potential Biases

Self-reported data may overestimate actual performance and engagement with the e-learning program.

Limitations

The study may not represent all Danish GPs as only a small percentage engaged with the e-learning program.

Participant Demographics

{"average_age":54.2,"proportion_of_females":35.9,"members_of_danish_college":65.3}

Statistical Information

P-Value

<0.001

Confidence Interval

95% CI 1.1; 2.0

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2296-9-24

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