Patients are Going Online
- About two-thirds of internet users have looked for health information on the Internet
Why Patients Go Online
- Looking for reliable information to help with their decisions – 86%
- Access to information anonymously – 83%
- Convenience - 93%
The Impact of Online Education
- 70% of those surveyed say the information they find online influences their decision about treatment
Is Multimedia Education More Effective?
- A review of studies completed on the effectiveness of computer based education revealed a consistent improvement in knowledge scores or clinical outcomes when computer based education was compared with traditional instruction.
Why Multimedia Education is More Effective
- Modality and Multimedia Effects: There is better transfer of information from animation and narration than from just animation and on-screen text alone or solely narration.
- Pacing Effect: There is a better transfer of information when the pace of e-learning is under learner control rather than program control.
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