Publications by authors named "Katharine C Sears"

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  • There is a lack of controlled trials on the effectiveness of web-based training for trauma providers, despite its potential benefits.
  • The study compared three different training approaches: web-based training alone, web-based training with telephone consultation, and a no-training control group, focusing on skills like motivation enhancement, goal setting, and behavioral task assignment.
  • Results showed that the combination of web training and consultation significantly improved skills in motivation enhancement and behavioral task assignment compared to web-only training and the control group, suggesting that web-based training can be effective in healthcare, but more research is needed on the role of consultation.
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