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- Title
The importance of setting and evaluating standards of telemedicine training.
- Authors
Brebner, E M; Brebner, J A; Ruddick-Bracken, H; Wootton, R; Ferguson, J
- Abstract
The importance of appropriate training in the use of videoconferencing equipment for clinical purposes is often underestimated when telemedicine projects are established. We developed a user training programme which was delivered via videoconferencing to a group of 130 nurses. Training was delivered on a one-to-one basis. A questionnaire was developed to evaluate user satisfaction and the effectiveness of training. One hundred and two fully completed questionnaires were returned (a 79% response rate). High levels of satisfaction were obtained but the level of user competence reached 100% only when training was supported by a training manual and at least weekly practice. Before establishing a telemedicine service, the following steps appear to be important: identify the required training competencies; deliver a 'hands on' training programme based on the required training competencies; back up the training programme with an instruction booklet; ensure that trainees have at least weekly practice; measure the level of user competence.
- Publication
Journal of telemedicine and telecare, 2003, Vol 9 Suppl 1, pS7
- ISSN
1357-633X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1258/135763303322196150