The Development of a Multimedia Interactive Learning (MIL) Program in Diabetes Care for Health Care Professionals in Northeastern Thailand

Authors

  • Anun Chaikoolvatana Pharmacy Practice Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Ubon Rajathanee University (UBU)
  • Jariya Prawittana Pharmacy Unit, Sapasithiprasong Centre Hospital

Keywords:

Authorware Professionalï, computer based learning program, diabetes care, 30 baht governmental health insurance

Abstract

Objective: This paper reports the development of a multimedia interactive learning (MIL) program in diabetes care forhealth care professionals in northeastern Thailand. It aims to be a supplementary tool for health care professionals to
enhance their knowledge and skills in diabetes treatment.
Methods: The program was developed via software called “Authorware Professional 7.1â€. Additionally, audio and video
clips were implemented into the program as part of the multimedia interactive functions. The program covers different
aspects of diabetes care including; basic knowledge of diabetes, available treatments (e.g., oral medications, insulin, nonmedication
treatments), patient monitoring (e.g., diet, exercise, blood glucose check up), case studies (e.g., patient cases),
and assessments (e.g., multiple choice questions). Moreover, the insulin injection techniques were demonstrated via video
clips. Interestingly, the program itself will be running via a mouse-clicking with automatic audio sounds. After the
completion of the program, an attitude survey towards a MIL program was conducted next.
Results: The overall results were positively favorable. Some changes were made into the program based on the
recommendations. A further evaluation of the effectiveness of the program with the health care professionals needs to be
conducted via a well designed study. More surveys regarding the attitudes toward the program will be continually
performed.
Conclusion: a multimedia interactive learning (MIL) program was completely developed. The usefulness of the program in
diabetes care management via health care professionals is still needed. Further evaluations of attitudes toward to the
program need to be done.

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Published

01-03-2009

How to Cite

Chaikoolvatana, A. ., & Prawittana, J. . (2009). The Development of a Multimedia Interactive Learning (MIL) Program in Diabetes Care for Health Care Professionals in Northeastern Thailand. Siriraj Medical Journal, 61(2), 88–92. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/246582

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 2 (2009): Mar-Apr

Section

Original Article

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