Computer instruction in learning concepts of streptococcal pharyngitis

Article Abstract:

Computer-assisted instruction units may be successfully used to teach medical students about pediatric illnesses. Researchers designed a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) unit for third-year medical students assigned to a pediatric clerkship to teach them about streptococcal pharyngitis. Students took pretests at the beginning of the clerkship and posttests at the end. Students who used the CAI had a posttest score increase of 12.1 points over the pretest score, while students who did not use the CAI increased their posttest score by only 3.4 points. The CAI unit provided an interactive format for gaining information and feedback from computer-based faculty. Students could drill themselves on difficult concepts over and over with the CAI, which was written in BASIC for IBM-compatible computers.

Streptococcal infections, Computer-assisted instruction, Study and teaching, Computer assisted instruction

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Transition to a computer-based record using scannable, structured encounter forms

Article Abstract:

Structured, machine-readable medical record forms may facilitate thorough documentation of patient visits and the transition to computer-based medical records. Researchers at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut compared scannable patient encounter forms and traditional medical records used by pediatric residents. Those who used the structured forms documented more items, and preferred the forms to traditional records where details of the visit must be written-out. The scannable forms also provided prompts to remind the physician of important issues to discuss with the patient.

Technology application, Medical records, Forms design, Automated documentation

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Differential diagnosis of common causes of pediatric pharyngitis

Article Abstract:

Appropriate diagnosis and treatment of sore throats in children is important considering the many causes and subsequent forms of care. Some of the common causes of pediatric sore throats or pharyngitis include infectious mononucleosis as well as group A and non-group A beta hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis. Health services providers should consider patient history, physical findings, and test results when diagnosing young patients.

Care and treatment, Practice, Pediatric nursing

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