Teaching computer classes at the University Hospital of Münster--evaluation of long-term results.

With the increasing use of computers in the hospital, staff have to face working with a new medium and technology. Computer training is required to increase user acceptance. After a brief presentation of the current teaching concept, the effectiveness and long-term results of computer classes that have been offered at the University Hospital of Münster since August 1998 are evaluated. A questionnaire was sent to 300 course participants covering aspects of motivation, confidence, satisfaction, reluctance and some general data. Overall results were very positive. Some comments have led to considerations regarding some alterations to the program as for instance adjusting the program more to the differing needs of various professional groups or reconsidering the ways of its distribution.