Development of KABISA [electronic resource] : a computer-based training program for clinical diagnosis in developing countries / Jef Van den Ende ... [et al.].
Contributor(s): Ende, Jef Van den
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TextPublisher: Hershey, PA : Idea Group Pub., c2005General Notes: Title from e-book title screen (viewed Feb. 13, 2005); "IT5744."; "This article appears in the journal, Journal of Cases on Information Technology, Vol. 7, No. 1."; Available through the EBSCO e-book Collection, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.Description: 1 online resource.ISBN: 1417576510 (electronic bk.); 9781417576517 (electronic bk.).Subject(s): Microsoft Access | KABISA (Computer file) | Tropical medicine -- Study and teaching -- Developing countries -- Computer-assisted instruction | Diagnosis -- Computer-assisted instruction | Physicians -- Education -- Computer programs | Interactive computer systemsGenre/Form: Electronic books DDC classification: 616.9883028553 Online resources: Access full-text materials at no charge: Summary: KABISA is a computer-based program for training in diagnostic problems in (sub- ) tropical regions. It challenges the individual student with a randomly generated case, for which he should try to find the diagnosis, asking questions, performing a physical examination, and ordering tests. The built-in tutor follows the student's input with complex logical algorithms and mathematical computations, gives comments and support, and accepts the final diagnosis if sufficient evidence has been built up. Several problems arose with the development. In the first place, the evolution in the teaching of clinical logic is always ahead of the program, so regular updating of the computer logic is necessary. Secondly, the choice of MS Access as computer language has provoked problems of stability, especially the installation of an MS Access runtime. Thirdly, and most importantly, scholars want proof of the added value of computer programs over classical teaching. Moreover, the concept of a pedagogical "game" is often regarded as childish. Finally, the planning and financing of an "open-ended" pedagogical project is questioned by deciders, as is the case with all operational research.
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Title from e-book title screen (viewed Feb. 13, 2005).
"IT5744."
"This article appears in the journal, Journal of Cases on Information Technology, Vol. 7, No. 1."
Includes bibliographical references.
Available through the EBSCO e-book Collection, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.
KABISA is a computer-based program for training in diagnostic problems in (sub- ) tropical regions. It challenges the individual student with a randomly generated case, for which he should try to find the diagnosis, asking questions, performing a physical examination, and ordering tests. The built-in tutor follows the student's input with complex logical algorithms and mathematical computations, gives comments and support, and accepts the final diagnosis if sufficient evidence has been built up. Several problems arose with the development. In the first place, the evolution in the teaching of clinical logic is always ahead of the program, so regular updating of the computer logic is necessary. Secondly, the choice of MS Access as computer language has provoked problems of stability, especially the installation of an MS Access runtime. Thirdly, and most importantly, scholars want proof of the added value of computer programs over classical teaching. Moreover, the concept of a pedagogical "game" is often regarded as childish. Finally, the planning and financing of an "open-ended" pedagogical project is questioned by deciders, as is the case with all operational research.
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