PC GI board review. A ToolBook application for postgraduate review of Gastroenterology

Proc Annu Symp Comput Appl Med Care. 1992:550-4.

Abstract

"Hypertext" applications have become an important educational resource for medical teaching. ToolBook version 1.5 allows the import of SVGA 256 color, 640 x 480 pixel images. We developed a program for the review of Gastroenterology by Subspecialty Board applicants which included digitized pathology, endoscopy, dermatology, and radiology images interfaced with textual description. 5 cases were presented with 6 questions per case to test the user's comprehension of the material. A scoring function was included to give feedback to the users. An evaluation questionnaire was also completed to survey user satisfaction with the program. A similar "shell" could be applied to other teaching programs.

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Assisted Instruction*
  • Education, Medical, Continuing*
  • Gastroenterology / education*
  • Software
  • Surveys and Questionnaires