Improving Physician Participation in Online Education
Author Information
Author(s): Terry C Wall, M Anwarul Huq Mian, Midge N Ray, Linda Casebeer, Blanche C Collins, Catarina I Kiefe, Norman Weissman, Jeroan J Allison
Primary Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypothesis
What factors predict physician participation in an Internet intervention for Chlamydia screening?
Conclusion
Physician participation in an Internet continuing medical education intervention varied significantly by physician and office characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- 325 out of 978 eligible offices were recruited, representing a 33.2% recruitment rate.
- 207 out of 392 recruited physicians participated, which is 52.8%.
- Physicians older than 55 years had greater odds of participating in the intervention.
Takeaway
The study looked at why some doctors join online training programs and found that things like age and the number of patients at their office can make a big difference.
Methodology
The study used a randomized controlled trial to analyze factors affecting physician participation in an Internet-based CME intervention.
Potential Biases
The recruitment methods may not have reached all eligible physicians, potentially biasing the sample.
Limitations
The study was limited to physicians with email access and specific inclusion criteria, which may not represent all physicians.
Participant Demographics
The average age of participating physicians was 44.4 years, with about one third being female and most being white.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P < .001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.09–4.93
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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