Satisfaction with Web-Based Training in Healthcare
Author Information
Author(s): Atreja Ashish, Mehta Neil B, Jain Anil K, Harris CM, Ishwaran Hemant, Avital Michel, Fishleder Andrew J
Primary Institution: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Hypothesis
Does age, education, computer skills, and attitudes affect satisfaction with web-based training among healthcare professionals?
Conclusion
Web-based training is perceived as satisfactory by healthcare professionals, regardless of their age, education level, or prior computer experience.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 75% of respondents were satisfied with the training.
- 65% preferred web-based training over traditional instructor-led training.
- Instructional Design Effectiveness, Website Usability, and Course Usefulness were key predictors of satisfaction.
Takeaway
Healthcare workers are happy with online training, and it works well for everyone, no matter how old they are or how much school they've had.
Methodology
Observational, cross-sectional survey of healthcare professionals measuring satisfaction and predictors of satisfaction with web-based training.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported satisfaction and lack of comparison with traditional training methods.
Limitations
The study measured satisfaction but did not assess actual changes in knowledge or behavior.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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