| General emergency medicine skills (GEMS) training for rural physicians: evaluation of a pilot project. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18251461 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The objective of GEMS (General Emergency Medicine Skills) is to deliver an emergency skills program relevant to rural physicians. The cognitive component was disseminated by four interactive CD-ROM modules while the practice component consisted of skill practice on a human patient simulator (HPS) at a rural hospital. During the pilot year, 16 participants completed the program and filled in an evaluation survey to collect participant feedback. Modules facilitated maintenance of current knowledge, new knowledge acquisition, and confidence in dealing with emergencies. The HPS reinforced module knowledge, allowed practice of skills, and was necessary to fully benefit from the modules. The application process was easy and program administration was good. GEMS positively affected participants' delivery of emergency medicine and their willingness to continue the practice of rural emergency medicine. GEMS provides rural physicians relevant, interactive skills training at a rural setting. |
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Authors:
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Wayne Woloschuk; Ron Gorsche; David Kay; John Hnatuik; Monica Kohlhammer; Michael Betzner |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cahiers de sociologie et de démographie médicales Volume: 47 ISSN: 0007-9995 ISO Abbreviation: Cah Sociol Demogr Med Publication Date: 2007 Oct-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-06 Completed Date: 2008-03-28 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0004455 Medline TA: Cah Sociol Demogr Med Country: France |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 491-510 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, AB. woloschu@ucalgary.ca |
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Alberta Clinical Competence Computer-Assisted Instruction Emergency Medicine / education* Humans Manikins Pilot Projects Rural Health Services* |
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