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Using a Virtual ICT Training Framework to Support Doctors in Rural Hospitals in South Africa
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Coleman, Alfred |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Abstract | Abstract This paper investigated how ICT skill levels of doctors deployed to rural hospitals contribute to effective usage of computer-mediated tools in hospitals in South Africa. A case study approach was used. Participants were selected from a population group of doctors. Ten doctors were selected from ten government-owned hospitals for interviews. Data was collected using semi-structured open ended interview questions. Doctors were asked to rate their knowledge on computer and e-health skill and indicate if they need training. The findings revealed that majority of the doctors in rural hospitals (n=75%) are computer illiterate. When those with computer skills were asked to rate their knowledge in computer usage, 46% said they were novice, 42% were average and only 12% stated that they were experienced. The results led to a proposed virtual ICT training framework to provide basic ICT training through virtual tutoring to support doctors in rural hospitals. |
| Starting Page | 137 |
| Ending Page | 141 |
| Page Count | 5 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1080/09735070.2013.11886454 |
| Volume Number | 7 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Journals/S-EM/EM-07-0-000-13-Web/S-EM-07-3-000-13-Abst-PDF/S-EM-07-3-137-13-284-Coleman-A/S-EM-07-3-137-13-284-Coleman-A-Tt.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1080/09735070.2013.11886454 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
