Diffusion of an e-learning programme among Danish General Practitioners: a nation-wide prospective survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We were unable to identify studies that have considered the diffusion of an e-learning programme among a large population of general practitioners. The aim of this study was to investigate the uptake of an e-learning programme introduced to General Practitioners as part of a nation-wide disseminated dementia guideline.

Methods

A prospective study among all 3632 Danish GPs. The GPs were followed from the launching of the e-learning programme in November 2006 and 6 months forward.

Main outcome measures

Use of the e-learning programme. A logistic regression model (GEE) was used to identify predictors for use of the e-learning programme.

Results

In the study period, a total of 192 different GPs (5.3%) were identified as users, and 17% (32) had at least o

SUBMITTER: Waldorff FB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2386123 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature