Basic skills for working with smokers: a pilot test of an online course for medical students
White, Mary Jo Ewy, Beth M. Ockene, Judith K. Mcintosh, Scott Zapka, Jane Powers, Catherine A. Geller, Alan
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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.
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J Cancer Educ. 2007 Winter;22(4):254-8. Link to article on publisher's site