Eikelboom Robert H, Weber Susanna, Atlas Marcus D, Dinh Quan, Mbao Mathew N, Gallop Mark A
Lions Ear and Hearing Institute, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
J Telemed Telecare. 2003;9 Suppl 2:S19-22. doi: 10.1258/135763303322596156.
The shortage of otolaryngologists and the high incidence of ear disease in remote areas are major problems in Australia. We have developed a multimedia course for primary care providers that incorporates material about ear anatomy and physiology, ear disease, video-otoscopy and telemedicine software. The computer-based course was followed by a practical one-day course. A multiple-choice test was given to participants before and at the end of the course and a form was used to record feedback. The course was conducted with 30 aboriginal health workers. The participants were able to obtain images of reasonable to good quality after a short period of training. There was an average improvement of about 25% in the test scores, and the feedback regarding the course was extremely positive. The CD-ROM and the Website provide a valuable resource to assist primary care providers in their care of patients with ear disorders.
在澳大利亚，偏远地区耳鼻喉科医生短缺以及耳部疾病高发是主要问题。我们为初级医疗服务提供者开发了一门多媒体课程，其中包含有关耳部解剖学和生理学、耳部疾病、视频耳镜检查和远程医疗软件的资料。在基于计算机的课程之后，又开展了为期一天的实践课程。在课程开始前和结束时对参与者进行了多项选择题测试，并使用一份表格记录反馈意见。该课程面向30名原住民卫生工作者开展。经过短时间培训，参与者能够获得质量尚可至良好的图像。测试成绩平均提高了约25%，并且关于该课程的反馈非常积极。该光盘和网站为协助初级医疗服务提供者护理耳部疾病患者提供了宝贵资源。
