Title
Basic skills for working with smokers: a pilot test of an online course for medical students
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine
Date
12-2007
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Clinical Competence; *Curriculum; *Education, Medical; Educational Status; Health Behavior; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Models, Educational; *Online Systems; Pilot Projects; Risk-Taking; *Smoking; *Students, Medical
Disciplines
Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Women's Studies
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Online learning can be an excellent method for presenting clinical skills to address health behaviors.
METHODS: Medical students pilot tested a skills-building course consisting of an online component and a practical application.
RESULTS: A total of 38 students were registered, 25 (66%) completed the online component, and 22 (58%) completed both course components. Students reported they were adequately trained to administer the brief 5A intervention to patients who smoke and they intended to deliver the intervention routinely.
CONCLUSIONS: Online skills-building courses can have a positive effect on students' knowledge and skills and can be used across health behaviors promote healthy lifestyles.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: J Cancer Educ. 2007 Winter;22(4):254-8. Link to article on publisher's site
Related Resources
PubMed ID
18067439
