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Current bibliographies in medicine 2003-3


Distance Education in Public Health


Table of Contents


Series Note

PDF Version of This CBM

Sample Citations

Introduction

Bibliography:

Overview

Administration and Management

Evaluation




Legal/Regulatory Issues

Technology




Target Audiences




Library Services

Related Web Resources


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January 1998 through October 2003

471 Citations

Prepared by
Catherine R. Selden, M.L.S., National Library of Medicine
Rita Kelliher, M.S.PH., Association of Schools of Public Health

2003 December

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine
Reference Section
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20894


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Sample Citations

Citations are formatted according to the rules established for Index Medicus®*. Sample journal and monograph citations appear below. For journal articles written in a foreign language, the English translation of the title displays in brackets; for monographs the title is given in the original language. In both cases the three-letter abbreviation for the language of publication appears at the end of the citation.

An availability statement follows many journal article citations. This statement contains an Internet hyperlink to the citation in the NLM PubMed retrieval system. The PubMed record includes an abstract for most articles and may also provide a link to the publisher's Internet site.

Journal Article:

Example:
Kenyon M, Chevalier C, Gagahe V, Sisiolo R. The community in the classroom: designing a distance education community health course for nurses in Solomon Islands. Pac Health Dialog. 2000 Sep;7(2):76-80. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11588931

Order, with separating punctuation:
Author 1, Author 2, Author 3. Article Title. Abbreviated Journal Title. Date;Volume(Issue):Pages. Availability.

Monograph:

Example:
Novotny J, editor. Distance education in nursing. New York (NY): Springer; 2000. 256 p.

Order, with separating punctuation:
Author 1, Author 2, Author 3. Monograph Title: Subtitle. Place of Publication: Publisher; Date of Publication. Total Number of Pages.

* For details of the formats used for references, see the following publications:

Patrias, Karen. National Library of Medicine recommended formats for bibliographic citation. Bethesda (MD): The Library; 1991 Apr. Available from: pubs/formats/recommendedformats.html

Patrias, Karen. National Library of Medicine recommended formats for bibliographic citation. Supplement: Internet formats. Bethesda (MD): The Library; 2001 Jul. Available from: pubs/formats/recommendedformats.html

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Introduction


Distance Education in Public Health

Teaching at a distance is not a new concept. Correspondence courses have been in existence for years. However, technological advances have expanded the education and training opportunities available to students, especially practitioners in the field.

The evolution of information technology is the single most important factor in the explosive growth, and acceptance of, distance education. The number of courses offered at a distance continues to grow exponentially. In 1995 a few schools offered a limited number of such courses. Today, thanks in large part to the Internet, the vast majority of institutes of higher education offer distance-based courses. These include both undergraduate and graduate programs. Beyond the distance-based educational programs offered by accredited schools, businesses and non-accredited programs have formed to sell courses and instructional materials in health-related as well as other subject areas.

E-learning is clearly in ascendancy. As a result, individuals around the world can further their education through online courses and degrees, satellite broadcasts, and audio taped lectures. Learning can now take place virtually anytime and anywhere.

As technologies expand and we become more comfortable with their uses, we are discovering issues that demand further study. This bibliography has been compiled to explore these issues, as well as to help define and describe the evidence base for advancing distance-based training programs. For purposes of the bibliography, we have defined distance education as "education designed for learners who live at a distance from the teaching institution or education provider. It is the enrollment and study with an educational institution that provides organized, formal learning opportunities for students. Presented in a sequential and logical order, the instruction is offered wholly or primarily by distance study, through virtually any media."*

The current attention to homeland security and the threat of emerging infectious diseases have dramatized the need to have a public health workforce that is equal to the challenges of terrorism and other emerging public health threats. Distance education is an important tool in preparing the workforce now. It is the method by which health professionals can participate in a journey of lifelong education.

In compiling the bibliography, a variety of databases as well as the Internet were searched for articles published within the past 6 years. Over 1000 citations were retrieved and reviewed. References are arranged into seven broad subject categories: Administration and Management; Evaluation; Legal/Regulatory Issues; Technology; Target Audiences; Library Services; and Web Resources. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. It is intended to introduce the user to some of the major issues within distance education and lead to additional inquiry. Generally, articles in foreign languages, letters to the editor, editorials, and non-health related articles were not included. However, a few general distance education directories and articles on library services to support distance education programs are included.

We hope that this bibliography will provide a foundation for future studies in distance education and lead others to identify issues and work to make distance education accessible to all.

The compilers wish to thank Ione Auston for conceiving of the bibliography, Craig Locatis for his help in setting the initial scope, and Mary Ryan for her searching and coding assistance.



This publication is not copyrighted and may be freely reproduced. However any reproductions of this bibliography, in whole or in part, should include all credits. If you wish to cite this bibliography, the correct format is:

Selden, Catherine R.; Kelliher, Rita, compilers. Distance education in public health [bibliography on the Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2003 Dec [insert cited year month day]. (Current bibliographies in medicine; no. 2003-3). 471 citations from January 1998 through October 2003. Available from: distanceeducationph.html


*Distance Education and Training Council [Internet]. Washington (DC): The Council; c2003 [updated 2003 Dec 04; cited 2003 Dec 05]. Frequently asked questions; [about 2 screens]. Available from: http://www.detc.org/frequentlyQust.html

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Overview


AACN White Paper: distance technology in nursing education [Internet]. Washington (DC): American Association of Colleges of Nursing; c2002 [modified 2003 Nov 4; cited 2003 Nov 18]. [about 12 p.]. Available from: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/publications/positions/whitepaper.htm

Alpay L, Murray P. Challenges for delivering healthcare education through telematics. Int J Med Inform. 1998 Jun;50(1-3):267-71. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9726522

Armstrong ML, editor. Telecommunication for health professionals: providing successful distance education and telehealth. New York (NY): Springer; 1998. 352 p.

Braun KL, Dubanoski JP, Smith SJ, Kiyak HA. Distance education in the 21st century: Creating person-environment fit. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2000;21(1-2):15-38.

Campbell CA. Distance learning in the health professions: on the verge of collapse or poised to soar? J Allied Health. 2001 Spring;30(1):30-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11265270

Chae YM. Flexible learning: a new approach to public health instruction for APACPH. Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2001;13 Suppl:S1-2. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12109240

Chute AG, Thompson MM, Hancock BW. The McGraw-Hill handbook of distance learning. New York (NY): McGraw Hill Professional Book Group; c1999. 236 p.

Cohen EJ. The emerging standards effort in e-learning; will SCORM lead the way? Elearning [Internet]. 2002 Jan 1 [cited 2003 Sep 25]:[about 6 screens]. Available from: http://www.elearningmag.com/elearning/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=6787

Connick GP, editor. The distance learner's guide. Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications. Upper Saddle River (NJ): Prentice-Hall, Inc.; 1999. 192 p.

Cotton S. Public policy issues: Achieving public access to technology at reasonable cost. In: Armstrong ML, editor. Telecommunications for health professionals: Providing successful distance education and telehealth. New York (NY): Springer; 1998. p. 264-82.

Discenza R, Howard C, Schenk KD, editors. The design and management of effective distance learning programs. Hershey (PA): Idea Group Publishing; 2002. 312 p.

Distance learning is changing and challenging nursing education. AACN Issue Bull [Internet]. 2000 Jan [modified 2002 Sep 30; cited 2003 Sep 25]:[about 6 screens]. Available from: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/publications/issues/jan2000.htm

Epstein M. Distance education when distance is an issue: technology update. Kent (OH): Kent State University, Ohio Literacy Resource Center; 1999. 5 p. Available from: ERIC, Springfield, VA; ED428292.

Filho WL, Tahir F, editors. Distance education and environmental education. New York (NY): Peter Lang; 1998. 180 p.

Gebbie KM, Rosenstock L, Hernandex LM, editors. Who will keep the public health?: educating public health professionals for the 21st century. Washington (DC): National Academies Press; c2003. 304 p.

Giani U, Martone P. Distance learning, problem based learning and dynamic knowledge networks. Int J Med Inf. 1998 Jun;50(1-3):273-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9726523

Greene J. Telecommunications. Everywhere at once. Hosp Health Netw. 2001 May;75(5):26, 28. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11392843

Hayes P. Telehealth and videoconferencing: what is the difference in distance education? Stud Health Technol Inform. 1998;51:166-9. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10179614

Henderson JV. Notes from the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine: a next-generation distance learning system for public health. Am J Prev Med. 1999 Aug;17(2):159-60. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10490063

Kinslow KP. Distance learning principles and practice. AANA J. 1999 Jun;67(3):225-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10488293

Knebel E. The use and effect of distance education in healthcare: what do we know? [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): Quality Assurance Project for U.S. Agency for International Development; 2001 Sep [cited 2003 Nov 18]. 24 p. (Operations research issue paper; vol. 2, no. 2). Available from: http://www.qaproject.org/pubs/PDFs/distlrnissue.pdf

Kovacich J, Arndt J, Clark N. New technologies in distance education to increase access to rural health care. J Health Educ. 1998 Sep-Oct;29(5):41-6.

Langford DR, Hardin S. Distance learning: issues emerging as the paradigm shifts. Nurs Sci Q. 1999 Jul;12(3):191-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11847662

Matthews D. The origins of distance education and its use in the United States. THE J [Internet]. 1999 Sep [cited 2003 Sep 25];27(2):[about 5 screens]. Available from: http://www.thejournal.com/magazine/vault/A2222.cfm

Matthies HK, Walter GF, Brandis A, Stan AC, Ammann A, von Jan U, Porth AJ. The interactive use of networking multimedia--innovative education resource for professionals and patients. Stud Health Technol Inform. 1999;68:467-71. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10724930

McPhee W, Nohr C. Globalization and the cultural impact on distance education. Stud Health Technol Inform. 1999;68:508-10. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10724940

Moore MG, Savrock JT, editors. Distance education in the health sciences [Internet]. University Park (PA): American Center for the Study of Distance Education; 2001 [modified 2003 July 25; cited 2003 Nov 7]. (Readings in distance education; no. 8). Available from: http://www.ed.psu.edu/acsde/readings/read.html#No.%208

Nelson R, Gelish A, Mun SK. Empowering health sciences students through the World Wide Web: a lifelong learning concept. In: Basler TG, McKeehan NC, Anderson CE, editors. Transcending time, distance and structural barriers. Proceedings of the Pacific Medical Technology Symposium-PACMEDTek '98; 1998 Aug 17-20; Honolulu, HI. Los Alamitos (CA): IEEE Computer Society; 1998. p. 280-4.

Shea RH, Boser U. Special report E-learning. So where's the beef? US News World Rep. 2001 Oct 15;131(15):44, 46, 48 passim. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11682874

Simonson M. Teaching and learning at a distance: foundations of distance education. Paramus (NJ): Prentice Hall; 1999. 241 p.

Stanton F, Grant J. Approaches to experiential learning, course delivery and validation in medicine. A background document. Med Educ. 1999 Apr;33(4):282-97. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10336759

Sullivan EJ. Distance education: How far can we go. J Prof Nurs. 2000 Jul-Aug;16(4):185-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10932988

Thompson M. Evaluation of online courses and programs: a bibliography [Internet]. University Park (PA): American Center for the Study of Distance Education; [modified 2003 Sep 12; cited 2003 Nov 18]. [about 6 screens]. Available from: http://www.ed.psu.edu/acsde/Evaluation_bib.pdf

Vandervert LR, Shavinina LV, Cornell RA, editors. Cybereducation: the future of long-distance learning. New York (NY): Mary Ann Liebert; 2001. 262 p.

Whitis GR. A survey of technology-based distance education: emerging issues and lessons learned. Washington (DC): Association of Academic Health Centers; 2001. 94 p.

Williams ML. Distance learning: the essential guide. Thousand Oaks (CA): Sage; 1999. 166 p.

Wong G, Greenhalgh T, Russell J, Boynton P, Toon P. Putting your course on the Web: lessons from a case study and systematic literature review. Med Educ. 2003 Nov;37(11):1020-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 14629417

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Administration and Management




- General Planning Issues




Appleyard D, Lofton KE, Greene B. Synthesis of breakout session reports. Part IV. J Health Adm Educ. 2001;Spec No:187-200. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11805980

Benjamin-Coleman R, Smith M, Alexy B, Palmer K. Distance Education. A decade of distance education: RN to BSN. Nurs Educ. 2001;26(1):9-12.

Bloomfield J. Meeting the challenge of distance learning. Aust Nurs J. 2001 Nov;9(5):40. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11908207

Carriere MF, Harvey D. Current state of distance continuing medical education in North America. J Contin Educ Health Prof. 2001 Summer;21(3):150-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11563220

Chae YM, Lee EK, Song SG, Kim IS. Development and evaluation of an Internet-based distance learning system for public health in Korea. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2001;13 Suppl:S3-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12109244

Dato VM, Potter MA, Fertman CI, Pistella CL. A capacity mapping approach to public health training resources. Public Health Rep. 2002 Jan-Feb;117(1):20-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12297678

DeGeorge L 3rd. Creating a virtual university. Technology helps facilitate the presentation of a diversified curriculum to a broad range of students at multiple locations. Provider. 2002 Apr;28(4):37-41. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11963163

Distance education in higher education institutions: incidence, audiences, and plans to expand [Internet]. Washington (DC): National Center for Education Statistics; 1998. 2 p. (Issue brief; NCES 98-132). Available from: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs98/98132.pdf

Distance learning 2002 program [Internet]. 18th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning; 2002 Aug 14-16; Madison, WI. Madison (WI): University of Wisconsin-Madison; 2002 [modified 2003 Sep 5; cited 2003 Sep 25]. Available from: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/Resource_library/resource_library.htm

Distance technology in nursing education: assessing a new frontier. J Prof Nurs. 2000 Mar-Apr;16(2):116-22. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10748574

Dodds JM, Laraia BA, Carbone ET. Development of a master's in public health nutrition degree program using distance education. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003 May;103(5):602-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12728220

Farel AM, Polhamus B. Ensuring public health professionals go the distance: a case study from an online data skills course. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2001 May;7(3):82-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11338090

Field T. Internet-based education for enrolled nurses: could it be e-ffective? Aust J Adv Nurs. 2002 Jun-Sep;19(4):33-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12118733

Fochtman MM. Distance nursing education in Micronesia. Pac Health Dialog. 2000 Sep;7(2):81-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11588932

Fraser JK. Administrative issues in nursing distance education programs [dissertation]. Edmonton (Canada): University of Alberta; 1998. 283 p.

Fukushima T, Moriyama M, Lee CW, Harnisch DL. Improved interactive medical and public health education in Japan and Korea. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2001;13 Suppl:S44-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12109248

Henderson J. Learning, changing and managing in mental health. J Interprof Care. 2001 Nov;15(4):369-82. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11725583

Hewitt-Taylor J. Paediatric intensive care nursing education by distance learning: an example from Canada. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 1998 Jun;14(3):137-43. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9814218

Jewett FI. BRIDGE: a model for comparing the costs of using distance instruction and classroom instruction. Am J Distance Ed. 2000;14(2):37-47.

Muirhead B. Interactivity in a graduate distance education school. Educ Technol Soc [Internet]. 2000 Jan [cited 2003 Sep 25];3(1):[4 p.]. Available from: http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_1_2000/muirhead.pdf

Mullins RG, Havens DH, Lowe M. Distance education in pediatric nurse practitioner programs. J Pediatr Health Care. 1998 Nov-Dec;12(6 Pt 1):332-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10392112

Online training sites helping hospitals save money, use education staff more efficiently. Health Care Strateg Manage. 2000 Jun;18(6):4.

Potempa K. Where winds the road of distance education in nursing? J Nurs Educ. 2001 Oct;40(7):291-2. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11596681

Potempa K, Stanley J, Davis B, Miller KL, Hassett MR, Pepicello S. Survey of distance technology use in AACN member schools. J Prof Nurs. 2001 Jan-Feb;17(1):7-13. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11211388

Rogerson EC, Harden RM. Seven years on: distance learning courses for first level registered nurses and midwives. Nurse Educ Today. 1999 May;19(4):286-94. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10595063

Short N. Online learning: ready, set, click. RN. 2000 Nov;63(11):28-32. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11147007

Skorga P. Interdisciplinary and distance education in the Delta: the Delta Health Education Partnership. J Interprof Care. 2002 May;16(2):149-57. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12028895

Spivak M. A different way to learn. Emerg Med Serv. 1999 Oct;28(10):18, 20-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10621230

Virtual learning web site leads the VA to success. Healthc Benchmarks. 2001 Aug;8(8):88-91. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11594304

Zimmerman E. Better training is just a click away. Workforce. 2001 Jan;80(1):36-42.

Zimmerman LM, Barnason S, Pozehl B. Distance education programs for advanced practice nurses: questions to ask. AACN Clin Issues. 1999 Nov;10(4):508-14. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10865535

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- Accreditation Policies and Programs




Accreditation handbook: policies, procedures, and standards of the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. Washington (DC): The Council; 2001 Jan. 290 p.

Bobby CL, Capone L 3rd. Understanding the implications of distance learning for accreditation and licensure of counselor preparation programs. In: Bloom JW, Walz GR. Cybercounseling and cyberlearning: Strategies and resources for the millennium. Alexandria (VA): American Counseling Association; 2000. p. 361-77.

Guide to distance learning programs 2003. 7th ed. Lawrenceville (NJ): Peterson's; c2002.

Hanna KP, Wolford NR, James SG. Distance education and accreditation. ANA J. 1998 Apr;66(2):113-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9801475

JCAHO credential edges toward realization. Hosp Peer Rev. 1998 Dec;23(12):218-20.

Kane GM, Rothman A, Catton P. Staying up-to-date through distance education: the radiation therapy perspective. J Cancer Educ. 2001 Winter;16(4):205-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11848668

Levesque DR, Kelly G. Meeting the challenge of continuing education with eLearning. Radiol Manage. 2002 Mar-Apr;24(2):40-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11962075

Lezberg AK. Quality control in distance education: the role of regional accreditation. Am J Distance Educ. 1998;12(2):26-35.

Phillips V, Yager C. The best distance learning graduate schools: earning your degree without leaving home. New York (NY): Princeton Review Publishing; 1998. 322 p.

Rucker T. Accrediting virtual classes is key to remaining competitive. Community Coll J. 1998 Aug;69(1):36-40.

Shearer RL. Accreditation of distance learning in higher education. Distance Educ Rep. 1999 Apr;3(4):5.

Stammer L. Take-out training. E-learning on the menu can improve the bottom line. Healthc Inform. 2001 Aug;18(8):19-22, 24. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11766450

Thomas B, Pearce J, Arseneault AM, Gien L, McBride W, Malinowski A. Adapting the CAUSN accreditation process for emerging models of nursing education in Canada. Can J Nurs Res. 1999 Dec;31(3):129-37. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10696173

Thorson MK. Campus-free college degrees: Thorson's guide to accredited college degrees through distance learning. 9th ed. rev. Tulsa (OK): Thorson Guides; 2000.

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- Faculty/Student Planning and Support Issues




Akid M. Benefits of an open mind... open learning. Nurs Times. 2002 Jan 24-30;98(4):12-3.

Ashby CM. Distance education: growth in distance education programs and implications for Federal education policy [Internet]. Washington (DC): General Accounting Office (US); 2002 Sep 26 [cited 2003 Sep 25]. (GAO-02-1125T). Available from: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d021125t.pdf Statement before the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Bernstein SR. Web-based learning and videoconferencing for students of physical therapy. J Instruct Deliv Syst. 1998 Fall;12(4):13-7.

Blotzer MJ. Distance learning. Occup Hazards. 2000 Mar;62(3):53-5.

Bodenbender KD. Baccalureate and graduate nursing faculty attitudes toward and perceptions of interactive television teaching [dissertation]. [Moscow (IO)]: The University of Iowa; 1998. 342 p.

Burke C. Women, guilt, and home computers. Cyberpsychol Behav. 2001 Oct;4(5):609-15. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11725654

Cain HM, Merrill Z. Distance education for master's students with visual impairments: Technology and support. J Vis Impair Blind. 2001 Sep;95(9):572-5.

Carnwell R. Community nurses' experiences of distance learning: implications for autonomy and dependence. Nurse Educ Today. 1998 Nov;18(8):610-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10188464

Chandler GE, Hanrahan P. Teaching using interactive video: creating connections. J Nurs Educ. 2000 Feb;39(2):73-80. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10688465

Clark GT. Education problems and Web-based teaching: how it impacts dental educators? J Am Coll Dent. 2001;68(3):25-34. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11885313

Cooper H, Keefe CH. Preparation of teachers of visually impaired students via distance education: Perceptions of teachers. J Vis Impair Blind. 2001 Sep;95(9):563-6.

Cragg CE, Plotnikoff RC, Hugo K, Casey A. Perspective transformation in RN-to-BSN distance education. J Nurs Educ. 2001 Oct;40(7):317-22. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11596684

Cravener PA. Faculty experiences with providing online courses. Thorns among the roses. Comput Nurs. 1999 Jan-Feb;17(1):42-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9988966

Davenport RJ. Are we having fun yet? Joys and sorrows of learning online. Science. 2001 Aug 31;293(5535):1619-20. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11533479

Fetzer SJ. A pilot study to investigate the impact of interactional television on student evaluation of faculty effectiveness. J Nurs Educ. 2000 Feb;39(2):91-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10688468

Glacken J, Baylen DM. Health professions education online: a case study. J Allied Health. 2001 Fall;30(3):183-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11582983

Halstead JA, Coudret NA. Implementing Web-based instruction in a school of nursing: implications for faculty and students. J Prof Nurs. 2000 Sep-Oct;16(5):273-81. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11033937

Herdtner SL, Martsolf DS. Distance education: pedagogy for psychiatric-mental-health nursing. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2001 Jul-Aug;22(5):483-501. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11881511

Lewis ML, Kaas MJ. Challenges of teaching graduate psychiatric-mental health nursing with distance education technologies. Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 1998 Aug;12(4):227-33. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9714942

Leyen WM. Distance learning: education for the future. HT. 2002 Feb;9(5):14-6, 18, 62. Full title is HT: The Magazine for Healthcare Travel Professionals.

Meyer SM. The adoption of technology in higher/nursing education. Curationis. 2001 Nov;24(4):32-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11993260

Milstead JA, Nelson R. Preparation for an online asynchronous university doctoral course. Lessons learned. Comput Nurs. 1998 Sep-Oct;16(5):247-58. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9770831

Nesler MS, Hanner MB, Melburg V, McGowan S. Professional socialization of baccalaureate nursing students: can students in distance nursing programs become socialized? J Nurs Educ. 2001 Oct;40(7):293-302. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11596682

Peng H, Herr EL. Relation of career beliefs to career indecision among distance education adult college students in Taiwan. Psychol Rep. 2002 Jun;90(3 Pt 1):803-13. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12090510

Richardson JT, Morgan A, Woodley A . Approaches to studying in distance education. High Educ. 1999;37(1):23-55.

Riner ME, Billings DM. Faculty development for teaching in a changing health care environment: a statewide needs assessment. J Nurs Educ. 1999 Dec;38(9):427-9. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10609589

Scott D, Armstrong ML. Faculty development: a cornerstone of distance education. In: Armstrong ML, editor. Telecommunications for health professionals; providing successful distance education and telehealth. New York (NY): Springer; 1998. p. 142-59.

Sheppard L, Mackintosh S. Technology in education: what is appropriate for rural and remote allied health professionals? Aust J Rural Health. 1998 Nov;6(4):189-93. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9919075

Shih CC. Relationships among student attitudes, motivation, learning strategies, patterns of learning, and achievement: a formative evaluation of distance education via Web-based courses [dissertation]. Ames (IA): Iowa State University; 1998. 122 p.

Squire KD, Johnson CB. Supporting distributed communities of practice with interactive television. Educ Technol Res Dev. 2000;48(1):23-43.

Trachsel PK. Differences in professional socialization in RN-BSN distance learning graduates and BSN on-campus graduates [dissertation]. Minneapolis (MN): Walden University; 1998. 140 p.

Udod SA, Care WD. Lessons learning in developing and delivering Web-based graduate courses: a faculty perspective. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2002 Jan-Feb;33(1):19-23.

Urquhart C, Hornby S, Rogers T, Bawden D. Health information practitioner as learner and educator. Educ Info. 1998 Mar;16(1):69-81.

Ware SK, Olesinski RL, Cole CM, Pray ML. Teaching at a distance using interactive video. J Allied Health. 1998 Fall;27(3):137-41. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9785181

Weber JR, Lawlor AC. Professional nursing series by videoconferencing. J Contin Educ Nurs. 1998 Jul-Aug;29(4):161-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9814223

Williams J. Education. From face to face to distance: experiences of a midwife teacher. Br J Midwifery. 1998 Apr;6(4):230-3.

Womack D, Lyons A, Roskos J, Byrne F, Staggers N. Student perspectives on creating completely web-based graduate programs in nursing informatics. Comput Nurs. 1999 Sep-Oct;17(5):212-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10502880

Zalon ML. A prime-time primer for distance education. Nurse Educ. 2000 Jan-Feb;25(1):28-33. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11141896

Zylinski J, Allan GL, Jamieson P, Maher KP, Green R, Hislop J. The implementation of an integrated on-line health education system at RMIT. Int J Med Inform. 1998 Jun;50(1-3):261-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10865535

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- Partnerships




Alexander JW, Christensen P, Johnston L, Loquist RS, Polyakova Norwood V. Collaborative development of an online nursing research course. S C Nurse. 2002 Jan-Mar;9(1):10-1.

Allen P, Nero L. Community partnerships in nursing education. ABNF J. 1999 Mar-Apr;10(2):54-5.

Borg M. The Pacific Islands Internet Project (PIIP) in UNDP, Suva. Pac Health Dialog. 2000 Sep;7(2):92-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11588936

Delaney C, Thoroddsen A, Ruland C, Ehnfors M. Linking hands online: the Scandinavian connection. Reflect Nurs Leadersh. 2000;26(4):20-3, 45. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11987384

Goh LG, Liaw ST, Lun KC. Collaboration over the Internet--the Melbourne-Singapore way. Medinfo. 1998;9(Pt 2):764-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10384564

Goossen W, Timmons S, Mol M. An international health and nursing informatics module for distance education. Int J Med Inf. 1998 Jun;50(1-3):117-21. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9726501

Green A, Esperat C, Seale D, Chalambaga M, Smith S, Walker G, Ellison P, Berg B, Robinson S. The evolution of a distance education iniative into a major telehealth project. Nurs Health Care Perspect. 2000;21(2):66-70. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11143610

Hern M, Chung HS, Lindell A, Kim CJ. Linking hands online: the Korean connection. Reflect Nurs Leadersh. 2000;26(4):16-9, 45. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11987383

Huth H, Denny VH, Nardino C, Bailey R, Street D, Sinnott J, Spector H, Trolio P, Dillman J. The care and feeding of a successful collaborative partnership. Washington (DC): Department of Education (US); 1998. 19 p. Available from: ERIC, Springfield, VA; ED426298.

Jones RB, Ostbye T, Clarke A. Comparative health systems: international collaborative education using the internet. Med Educ. 2000 Jan;34(1):72-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10607283

Kiedrzynski T. Regional training in public health surveillance: how far are we? An SPC perspective. Pac Health Dialog. 2000 Sep;7(2):88-91. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11588935

Kim YS, Vetter R. An international distance learning nursing course in the U.S. and Japan. J Cult Divers. 1999 Summer;6(2):48-56. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10641687

Kuramoto AM. The challenges and rewards of institutional collaboration in distance education. J Nurses Staff Dev. 1999 Nov-Dec;15(6):236-40.

Lia-Hoagberg B, Vell AB, Miller M, Li TY. A partnership model of distance education: students' perceptions of connectedness and professionalization. J Prof Nurs. 1999 Mar-Apr;15(2):116-22. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10194896

Malay ME, Moore JF. Rural-urban partnering in continuing education. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2002 Mar-Apr;33(2):60-2. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11916339

Ohno-Machado L, Marin HF, Marques EP, Masssad E, Greenes RA. Training in medical informatics: combining onsite and online instruction. Medinfo. 2001;10(Pt 2):1066-70. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11604895

Pollock K. Open U: a new era in higher ed. Converge. 1999 Mar;2(3):16-20.

Sullinger H, Ostmoe PM . An education-service partnership: analysis of the development of a satellite baccalaureate nursing programme. J Adv Nurs. 1998 Dec;28(6):1134-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9888380

Tamashiro H, Oshima T, Takahashi S, LaPorte RE, Sekikawa A, Satoh T. [An Internet-based "distance" learning for health, environment and sustainable development "distance learning without a frontier"]. Nippon Koshu Eisei Zasshi. 1999 Feb;46(2):130-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10331298 (Jpn ).

Townsend T. Collaboration, Internet style. Health Manag Technol. 2001 Oct;22(10):26-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11584697

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Evaluation




- General




Andrew J. Distance education: Perspectives from future rehabilitation educators. Rehabil Educ. 2000;14(2):217-24.

Andrusyszyn M, Iwasiw C, Goldenberg D. Computer conferencing in graduate nursing education: perceptions of students and faculty. J Contin Educ Nurs. 1999 Nov-Dec;30(6):272-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10889669

Atack L, Rankin J. A descriptive study of registered nurses' experiences with web-based learning. J Adv Nurs. 2002 Nov;40(4):533-41. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12421405

Balcezak TJ, Lynch P, Jackson S, Richter J, Jaffe CC, Cadman EC. A web-based risk management and medical-legal curriculum for graduate medical education. J Biocommun. 1998;25(4):2-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9924687

Belanger F, Jordan D. Evaluation and implementation of distance learning: technologies, tools and techniques. Hershey (PA): Idea Group Publishing; 2000. 256 p.

Benigno V, Trentin G. The evaluation of online courses. J Comput Assist Learn. 2000 Sep;16(3):259-70.

Billings DM. A framework for assessing outcomes and practices in web-based courses in nursing. J Nurs Educ. 2000 Feb;39(2):60-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10688463

Billings DM, Connors HR, Skiba DJ. Benchmarking best practices in Web-based nursing courses. ANS Adv Nurs Sci. 2001 Mar;23(3):41-52. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11225049

Chan DH, Leclair K, Kaczorowski J. Problem-based small-group learning via the Internet among community family physicians: a randomized controlled trial. MD Comput. 1999 May-Jun;16(3):54-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10439603

Chapman L. Distance learning for post-registered nursing: the facts. Nurs Stand. 2000 Jan 19-25;14(18):33-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11209404

Clarke A. Assessing the quality of open and distance learning. Leicester (UK): National Organization for Adult Learning; 2001.

Davies RS, Mendenhall R. Evaluation comparison of online and classroom instruction for HEPE 129: Fitness and Lifestyle Management Course. Salt Lake City (UT): Brigham Young University; 1998. 26 p.

English T, Harrison AL, Hart AL. A distance learning model in a physical therapy curriculum. J Allied Health. 1998 Fall-Winter;27(4):228-32. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9879030

Grimes EB. Effectiveness of an online course in dental terminology. J Dent Educ. 2001 Mar;65(3):242-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11318089

Hersh W, Junium K, Mailhot M, Tidmarsh P. Implementation and evaluation of a distance learning introductory course in medical informatics. Medinfo. 2001;10(Pt 2):1023-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11604886

Hersh WR, Junium K, Mailhot M, Tidmarsh P. Implementation and evaluation of a medical informatics distance education program. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2001 Nov-Dec;8(6):570-84. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11687564

Hill P. Distance education: strategies for maintaining relationships. Pac Health Dialog. 2000 Sep;7(2):71-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11588929

Hines P, Oakes PB, Corley D, Lindell CO. Crossing boundaries: virtual collaboration across disciplines. Internet Higher Educ. 1998;1(2):131-8.

Hobbs GD, Moshinskie JF, Roden SK, Jarvis JL. A comparison of classroom and distance learning techniques for rural EMT-I instruction. Prehosp Emerg Care. 1998 Jul-Sep;2(3):189-91. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9672693

Hovenga EJ. Using multi media to enhance a flexible learning program: lessons learned. Proc AMIA Symp. 1999:530-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10566415

Jennett PA, Hunter BJ, Husack JP. Telelearning in health: a Canadian perspective. Telemed J. 1998 Fall;4(3):237-47. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9831748

Litchfield RE, Oakland MJ, Anderson JA. Improving dietetics education with interactive communication technology. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000 Oct;100(10):1191-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11043705

Maetz HM, Walton W, Smith M, Lincoln R, Galvin M, Tryon C, Hayden C, McMacken M, Ring K, Potts L, Edmondson J. "A satellite primer on tuberculosis:" a collaboration in distance education. J Public Health Manag Pract. 1998 Sep;4(5):46-55. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10187066

Mattheos N, Schittek M, Attstrom R, Lyon HC. Distance learning in academic health education. Eur J Dent Educ. 2001 May;5(2):67-76. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11683217

McFall JP, Freddolino PP. The impact of distance education programs on community agencies. Res Soc Work Pract. 2000 Jul;10(4):438-53.

Montgomery TS. Distance healthcare education. Medical center program survey. Telemed Today. 1998 Oct;6(5):40-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10339339

Pande JS, Hart AL. An online course in health policy: pearls and perils of cyberspace teaching. Distance Educ Rep. 1998 Oct;2(10):4-5.

Patterson BD. Distance education in a rural state: Assessing change in pharmacy practice as a result of a pharmaceutical care certificate program. Am J Pharm Educ. 1999;63(1):56-63.

Petracchi HE, Patchner ME. A comparison of live instruction and interactive televised teaching: A 2-year assessment of teaching an MSW research methods course. Res Soc Work Pract. 2001 Jan;11(1):108-17.

Philotheu G. Pilot study proposal for a distance education programme for nuclear medicine technologists in Africa. Eur J Nucl Med. 1998 Mar;25(3):331-2. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9580869

Polhamus B, Farel A, Trester A. Enhancing technology skills of maternal and child health professionals. Matern Child Health J. 2000 Dec;4(4):271-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11272347

Pullum JD, Sanddal ND, Obbink K. Training for rural prehospital providers: a retrospective analysis from Montana. Prehosp Emerg Care. 1999 Jul-Sep;3(3):231-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10424861

Ryan M, Carlton KH, Ali NS. Evaluation of traditional classroom teaching methods versus course delivery via the World Wide Web. J Nurs Educ. 1999 Sep;38(6):272-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10512468

Simpson A, Weist A, Reading NG, Roberts CM. A pilot Internet teaching project to support specialist medical training. Hosp Med. 1999 Dec;60(12):904-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10707177

Stratton TP, Bartels CL, Miller SJ, Carter JT. Distance learning via Lotus Notes Learning Space(TM) in a nontraditional PharmD program: a preliminary report. Am J Pharm Educ. 1999;63(3):328-33.

Ukens C. Creighton pioneers Web-based Pharm.D. program. Drug Top. 2001 Apr 2;145(7):31.

Waddell DL, Tronsgard BA, Smith A, Smith G. An evaluation of international nursing education using interactive desktop video conferencing. Comput Nurs. 1999 Jul-Aug;17(4):186-92. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10425818

Whalen T, Wright D. Methodology for cost-benefit analysis of web-based tele-learning: case study of the Bell Online Institute. Am J Distance Educ. 1999;13(1):24-44.

Yolton RL, deCalesta D. Pacific's experience with Web-based instruction: bats in the belfry or Webs in the classroom? J Am Optom Assoc. 2000 Jan;71(1):20-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10680415

Zielinski D. Can you keep learners online? Train. 2000 Mar;37(3):64-75.

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- Specific Methodologies and Studies with Results




Agius RM, Bagnall G. Development and evaluation of the use of the Internet as an educational tool in occupational and environmental health and medicine. Occup Med (Lond). 1998 Jul;48(5):337-43. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9876418

Anders RL. See you online: an evaluation of an online nursing distance education course. Nurse Educ. 2001 Nov-Dec;26(6):252, 258. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12141634

Aoun S, Johnson L. Capacity building in rural mental health in Western Australia. Aust J Rural Health. 2002 Feb;10(1):39-44. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11952521

Bontempi JM, Runyan CW, Heath J. Training by satellite: planning and evaluating a video conference for injury prevention practitioners. J Community Health. 1999 Dec;24(6):451-66. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10593425

Charles PA, Mamary EM. New choices for continuing education: a statewide survey of the practices and preferences of nurse practitioners. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2002 Mar-Apr;33(2):88-91. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11916344

Chen I, Eckhardt JN, Sinkowitz-Cochran RL, Jarvis WR. Satellite videoconferencing for healthcare workers: audience characteristics and the importance of continuing education credits. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 1999 Nov;20(11):778-80. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10580632

Ching LS. The influence of a distance-learning environment on students' field dependence/independence. J Exp Educ. 1998;66(2):149-60.

Clow ED. Two-year college students in interactive distance education classes: the relationship of learning strategies to persistence and performance [dissertation]. Athens (GA): University of Georgia; 1998. 99 p.

Corbett DR, Eikum D. Social impact of distance learning in higher education on health, physical education, and recreation students. Emporia (KS): Jones Institute for Educational Excellence; 2000. 72 p.

Daniel JA. Effects of learning style and learning environment on achievement of physical therapy graduate students in distance education [dissertation]. Lubbock (TX): Texas Tech University; 2000.

Daum SG. Distance learning and physician assistant education: student and faculty roles and strategies. Perspect Physician Assist Educ. 1998 Summer;9(3):125-30.

Debourgh GA. Learner and instructional predictors of student satisfaction in a graduate nursing program taught via interactive video teleconferencing and world wide web/Internet [dissertation]. San Francisco (CA): University of San Francisco; 1998. 295 p.

Eaton KA, Francis CA, Odell EW, Reynolds PA, Mason RD. Participating dentists' assessment of the pilot regional online videoconferencing in dentistry (PROVIDENT) project. Br Dent J. 2001 Sep 22;191(6):330-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11587505

Ehlers V. Problems encountered by BA Cur graduates and recommendations for enhancing learner support. Curationis. 2000 Dec;23(4):28-38. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11949290

Eldredge GM, McNamara S, Stensrud R, Gilbride D, Hendren G, Siegfried T, McFarlane F. Distance education: a look at five programs. Rehabil Educ. 1999;13(3):231-48.

Farel A, Umble K, Polhamus B. Impact of an online analytic skills course. Eval Health Prof. 2001 Dec;24(4):446-59. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11817202

Ferguson L, Wijekumar K. Effective design & use of web-based distance learning environments. Prof Saf. 2000 Dec;45(12):28-32.

Finley JP, Beland MJ, Boutin C, Duncan WJ, Dyck JD, Hosking MC, Nykanen D. A national network for the tele-education of Canadian residents in pediatric cardiology. Cardiol Young. 2001 Sep;11(5):526-31. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11727908

Fresnel A, Jarno P, Burgun A, Delamarre D, Denier P, Cleret M, Courtin C, Seka LP, Pouliquen B, Cleran L, Riou C, Leduff F, Lesaux H, Duvauferrier R, Le Beux P. A first evaluation of a pedagogical network for medical students at the University Hospital of Rennes. Med Inform (Lond). 1998 Jul-Sep;23(3):253-64. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9785328

Huston C, Shovein J, Damazo B, Fox S. The RN-BSN bridge course: transitioning the re-entry learner. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2001 Nov-Dec;32(6):250-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11868715

Jha V, Duffy S, McAleer S. Evaluation of distance interactive learning in obstetrics and gynaecology (DIALOG). BJOG. 2002 Apr;109(4):456-61. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12013169

Kim J, Jeong E, Lee J, Yang S, Shin Y, Yoon Y, Chun BC. A Web-based interactive education programme on vaccination for public health officials. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2001;13 Suppl:S7-12. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12109252

Kusnanto H, Trisnantoro L. An input and process evaluation of Internet-based distance learning education for hospital managers in Indonesia. World Hosp Health Serv. 1998;34(1):27-30. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10179644

Leasure AR, Davis L, Thievon SL. Comparison of student outcomes and preferences in a traditional vs. World Wide Web-based baccalaureate nursing research course. J Nurs Educ. 2000 Apr;39(4):149-54. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10782758

Leemans L, Laekman G . Teaching and counselling behaviour: an applied study with community pharmacists. Pharm World Sci. 1998 Dec;20(6):238-47. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9972524

Machtmes K, Asher JW. A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of telecourses in distance education. Am J Distance Educ. 2000;14(1):27-46.

MacIntosh J, MacKay E, Mallet-Boucher M, Wiggins N. Discovering co-learning with students in distance education sites. Nurse Educ. 2002 Jul-Aug;27(4):182-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12131816

Mangan JM, van Soeren MH. Development and evaluation of a pathophysiology CD-ROM for nurse practitioner distance education. Comput Nurs. 2000 Mar-Apr;18(2):87-92. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10740914

Martine C, Freeman V. Combining technologies to deliver distance education. Educ Technol Soc [Internet]. 1999 Jul [cited 2003 Sep 25];2(3):[about 7 p.]. Available from: http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_3_99/martine.html

Olson DK, Cohn S, Carlson V. Technology enhanced learning for occupational and environmental health nursing: a global imperative. AAOHN J. 2000 Apr;48(4):175-84. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11111417

Park CY, Yi JJ, Joo MH, You HS. Broadcasting health programmes among audience and professionals in Korea: perceptions and needs. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2001;13 Suppl:S13-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12109241

Patel M. Distance learning in the public health workplace. Pac Health Dialog. 2000 Sep;7(2):68-70. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11588928

Petracchi HE. Distance education: What do our students tell us? Res Soc Work Pract. 2000 May;10(3):362-76.

Powers LD. The effects of distance learning instruction and cognitive style to academic achievement and attitudes among graduate students enrolled in a two-way interactive video course [dissertation]. Raleigh (NC): North Carolina State University; 1998. 97 p.

Rees CS, Gillam D. Training in cognitive-behavioural therapy for mental health professionals: a pilot study of videoconferencing. J Telemed Telecare. 2001;7(5):300-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11571085

Reilly CE, Lambrecht ME. The cognitive model: interventions for improved patient-provider communications. J Psychosoc Nurs. 2001;39(6):33-9. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11417015

Rose MA, Frisby AJ, Hamlin MD, Jones SS. Evaluation of the effectiveness of a Web-based graduate epidemiology course. Comput Nurs. 2000 Jul-Aug;18(4):162-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10939185

Rosenlund CH, Damask-Bembenek B. Assessing the effectiveness of an online program. Nurse Educ. 1999 Jan-Feb;24(1):5-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10335201

Sigulem DM, Morais TB, Cuppari L, Franceschini SC, Priore SE, Camargo KG, Gimenez R, Bernardo V, Sigulem D. A Web-based distance education course in nutrition in public health: case study. J Med Internet Res. 2001 Apr-Jun;3(2):E16. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11720958

Spallek H, Pilcher E, Lee JY, Schleyer T. Evaluation of web-based dental CE courses. J Dent Educ. 2002 Mar;66(3):393-404. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11936230

Steckler A, Farel A, Bontempi JB, Umble K, Polhamus B, Trester A. Can health professionals learn qualitative evaluation methods on the World Wide Web? A case example. Health Educ Res. 2001 Dec;16(6):735-45. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11780711

Tachakra S, Creagh-Brown B. Using telemedicine for distance education. J Telemed Telecare. 2001;7 Suppl 1:43-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11576487

Thompson BW. An investigation of professional nurse autonomy and learner autonomy among female registered nurses enrolled in distance education and traditional baccalaureate programs [dissertation]. Philadelphia (PA): Widener University School of Nursing; 1998. 127 p.

Treloar CJ. Evaluation of a national and international distance education program in clinical epidemiology (691). Med Educ. 1998 Jan;32(1):70-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9624403

Wills CE, Stommel M. Graduate nursing students' precourse and postcourse perceptions and preferences concerning completely web-based courses. J Nurs Educ. 2002 May;41(5):193-201. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12025862

Yucha C, Princen T. Insights learned from teaching pathophysiology on the World Wide Web. J Nurs Educ. 2000 Feb;39(2):68-72. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10688464

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Legal/Regulatory Issues




American Association of University Professors [Internet]. Washington (DC): The Association; 1999 [modified 2003 Aug 25; cited 2003 Sep 24]. Statement on distance education; [about 4 p.]. Available from: http://www.aaup.org/statements/Redbook/StDistEd.htm

Association of Research Libraries [Internet]. Washington (DC): The Association; [modified 2003 Sep 16; cited 2003 Sep 24]. Copyright and intellectual property table of contents; [about 3 screens]. Available from: http://www.arl.org/info/frn/copy/copytoc.html

Caristi D, Parker EB. The Iowa communications network: the policy implications of publicly funded infrastructure. Telecommun Policy. 1998 Aug;22(7):617-29.

Connolly P. Interlend and document supply: a review of recent literature. Interlending Doc Supply. 1999;27(3):128-36.

Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. [Internet]. Danvers (MA): The Center; c1995-2003 [cited 2003 Sep 24]. Available from: http://www.copyright.com/

Copyright Management Center [Internet]. Indianapolis (IN): Indiana University; c2002-2003 [modified 2003 Aug 15; cited 2003 Sep 25]. Overview of copyright and distance education; [about 3 screens]. Available from: http://copyright.iupui.edu/dist_learning.htm

Crews KD. The U.S. copyright distance education report. Inform Outlook. 1999 Oct;3(10):44-8.

Dan Thu TP. Will fair use function on the Internet? Columbia Law Rev. 1998 Jan;98(1):169-216.

Digital distance education: Copyright Office releases study. Libr Congr Inform Bull [Internet]. 1999 Jul [modified 2003 Aug 8; cited 2003 Sep 25];58(7):[about 4 screens]. Available from: http://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/9907/dde.html

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Conference Report [Internet], H.R. Rep. No. 105-796 (1998) [cited 2003 Sep 25]. 94 p. Available from: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/legislation/hr2281.pdf

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998: U.S. Copyright Office summary [Internet]. [Washington (DC)]: Library of Congress (US), Copyright Office; 1998 Dec [modified 2001 Oct 17; cited 2003 Sep 24]. 18 p. Available from: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/legislation/dmca.pdf

Distance education and the copyright law. ARL [Internet]. 1999 Jun [modified 1999 May 27; cited 2003 Sep 25];(204):[about 9 p.]. Available from: http://www.arl.org/newsltr/204/distcopy.html

Fong JG. Digital libraries and copyright related issues. ICSTI Forum [Internet]. 1999 Jul [modified 2002 Feb 7; cited 2003 Sep 25];(30):[about 3 screens]. Available from: http://www.icsti.org/icsti/forum/fo9907.html#fong.

Gasaway LN. Copyright: a challenge to distance learning: part I. Inf Outlook. 1998 Oct;2(10):43.

Gasaway LN. Copyright: a challenge to distance learning: part II. Inf Outlook. 1998 Nov;2(11):15.

Gasaway LN. Copyright: a challenge to distance learning: part III. Inf Outlook. 1998 Dec;2(12):13.

Gasaway LN. Guidelines for distance learning and interlibrary loan: doomed and more doomed. J Am Soc Inf Sci. 1999 Dec;50(14):1337-41.

Goudreau KA. The copyright quagmire on the Internet. Comput Nurs. 1999 Mar-Apr;17(2):82-5; quiz 86-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10194885

Harper GK. The copyright crash course [Internet]. Austin (TX): University of Texas System; c2001 [modified 2003 Feb 3; cited 2003 Sep 26]. Available from: http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/IntellectualProperty/cprtindx.htm.

Kelley KB, Bonner K, McMichael JS, Pomea N. Intellectual property, ownership and digital course materials: a study of intellectual property policies at two- and four-year colleges and universities. Portal Libr Acad. 2002 Apr;2(2):255-66.

Mannix M. Buyers, be wary. US News World Rep. 2001 Oct 15;131(15):68, 70-1. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11682878

Menix KD. Ethics and legal perspectives in distance education and telehealth. In: Armstrong ML. Telecommunications for health professionals: providing succesful distance education and telehealth. New York (NY): Springer; 1998. p. 245-63.

National Research Council (US), Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, Committee on Intellectual Property Rights and the Emerging Information Infrastructure. The digital dilemma: intellectual property in the information age [Internet]. Washington (DC): National Academy Press; 2000. 340 p. Available from: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309064996/html/

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Smith KD, Eddy JP, Richards TC, Dixon PN. Distance education copyright, intellectual property, and antitrust concerns. Am J Distance Educ. 2000;14(2):5-13.

United States Copyright Office [Internet]. Washington (DC): Library of Congress (US); 2003 Sep 24 [cited 2003 Sep 26] Available from: http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/

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Technology




- Course Design




Ali NS, Hodson Carlton K, Ryan M. Web-based professional education for advanced practice nursing: a consumer guide for program selection. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2002 Jan-Feb;33(1):33-8.

Bazioglou M, Theodorou K, Kappas C. Multimedia educational services in stereotactic radiotherapy. Cancer Radiother. 1999 May-Jun;3(3):249-53. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10394345

Bove LA. Computer-assisted education for critical care nurses. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2001 Mar;13(1):73-81. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11863142

Bradford AF. Creating effective learning environments: using technology, educators can deliver instruction that brings about a real safety culture. Occup Health Saf. 2002 Jun;71(6):90, 94-5, 97 passim.

Bygholm A, Hejlesen O, Nohr C. Problem oriented project work in a distance education program in health informatics. Medinfo. 1998;9(Pt 2):740-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10384558

Candler CS, Andrews MD. Avoiding the great train wreck: standardizing the architecture for online curricula. Acad Med. 1999 Oct;74(10):1091-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10536630

Carr KC. Creating off-campus/distance learning courses for midwifery education. A brief introduction. J Nurse Midwifery. 1999 Jan-Feb;44(1):57-64. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10063226

Chu LF, Chan BK. Evolution of web site design: implications for medical education on the Internet. Comput Biol Med. 1998 Sep;28(5):459-72. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9861505

Costaridou L, Panayiotakis G, Sakellaropoulos P, Cavouras D, Dimopoulos J. A network-based training environment: a medical image processing paradigm. Med Inform (Lond). 1998 Oct-Dec;23(4):277-87. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9922949

Cuellar N. Tips to increase success for teaching online: communication! CIN Plus. 2002 Jan 1;5(1):1, 3-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11842561

Dounavis P, Karistinou E, Mantas J. Building nursing informatics courses on the Web. Stud Health Technol Inform. 1998;51:175-81. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10179616

Finch R, Duffy S. Distance learning to support postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology. Hosp Med. 2002 Apr;63(4):233-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11995276

Graveley E, Fullerton JT. Incorporating electronic-based and computer-based strategies: graduate nursing courses in administration. J Nurs Educ. 1998 Apr;37(4):186-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9570421

Hamza MK, Alhalabi B. Touching students' minds in Cyberspace -- creative tips for using distance education. Learn Lead Technol. 1999 Mar 1;26(6):36-9.

Hayes K, Huckstadt A, Gibson R. Developing interactive continuing education on the Web. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2000 Sep-Oct;31(5):199-203. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11865927

Iwasiw C, Andrusyszyn MA, Moen A, Ostbye T, Davie L, Stovring T, Buckland-Foster I. Graduate education in nursing leadership through distance technologies: the Canada-Norway Nursing Connection. J Nurs Educ. 2000 Feb;39(2):81-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10688466

Karp S. E-learning and the enterprise. The Eckerd Corporation brings continuing education to pharmacists nationwide with online learning. Health Manag Technol. 2001 Dec;22(12):32-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11766430

Kenyon M, Chevalier C, Gagahe V, Sisiolo R. The community in the classroom: designing a distance education community health course for nurses in Solomon Islands. Pac Health Dialog. 2000 Sep;7(2):76-80. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11588931

Lee WW, Owens DL. Multimedia-based instructional design: computer-based training, Web-based training, and distance learning. San Francisco (CA): Jossey Bass/Pfeiffer; 2000. 359 p.

Lohr LL. Designing the instructional interface. Comput Hum Behav. 2000 Mar;16(2):161-82.

MacIntosh J. Learner concerns and teaching strategies for video-conferencing. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2001 Nov-Dec;32(6):260-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11868717

Maggio LM, Chenail R, Todd T. Teaching family therapy in an electronic age. J Syst Ther. 2001 Spring;20(1):12-23.

Mash B. Development of the programme Mental Disorders in Primary Care as Internet-based distance education in South Africa. Med Educ. 2001 Oct;35(10):996-9. Comment in: Med Educ. 2001 Nov;35(11):1011-2. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11564205

Mattheos N, Nattestad A, Schittek M, Attstrom R. A virtual classroom for undergraduate periodontology: a pilot study. Eur J Dent Educ. 2001 Nov;5(4):139-47. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11683890

Niederhauser VP, Bigley MB, Hale J, Harper D. Cybercases: an innovation in internet education. J Nurs Educ. 1999 Dec;38(9):415-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10609586

Novotny J, editor. Distance education in nursing. New York (NY): Springer; 2000. 256 p.

Novotny JM, Murley J. Designing successful learning programs. Nurs Leadersh Forum. 1999 Fall;4(1):10-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10786566

Ostbye T, Deonandan R, Donner A, Sim D. Teaching clinical trials electronically. Med Teach. 1999;21(4):415-19.

Price B. Problem-based learning the distance learning way: a bridge too far? Nurs Educ Today. 2000 Feb;20(2):98-105. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11148843

Rhodes DG. A practical approach to problem-based learning: simple technology makes PBL accessible. Am J Pharm Educ. 1999;63(4):410-14.

Ribbons RM. Guidelines for developing interactive multimedia. Applications in nurse education. Comput Nurs. 1998 Mar-Apr;16(2):109-14. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9540255

Riordan J. Teaching breastfeeding on the Web. J Hum Lact. 2000 Aug;16(3):231-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11153159

Rosenlund C, Damask-Bembenek B, Hugie P, Matsumura G. The development of online courses for undergraduate nursing education: a faculty perspective. Nurs Health Care Perspect. 1999 Jul-Aug;20(4):194-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10624283

Salem S. Going the distance for training: OSHA’s Office of Training and Education uses distance learning to deliver safety and health training to more students nationwide. Job Saf Health Q [Internet]. 2002 Winter [cited 2003 Sep 26];13(2):46-8. Available from: http://www.osha.gov/Publications/JSHQ/jshq-v13-2-winter2002.pdf

Segal-Isaacson AE. Distance learning: technology puts continuing education within reach. Nursing. 2002 Jan;32(1 Suppl LPN education directory):14-6.

Sen Gupta TK, Wallace DA, Clark SL, Bannan G. Videoconferencing: practical advice on implementation. Aust J Rural Health. 1998 Feb;6(1):2-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9611492

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Siktberg LL, Dillard NL. Technology in the nursing classroom. Nurs Health Care Perspect. 1999 May-Jun;20(3):128-33. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10640100

Spallek H, Berthold P, Shanley DB, Attstrom R. Distance education for dentists; improving the quality of online instruction. Am J Distance Educ. 2000;14(2):49-59.

Thrush EA, Young NE. Hither, thither, and yon: process in putting courses on the Web. Tech Commun Q. 1999 Winter;8(1):49-59.

Tilson ER, Strickland G, DeMarco ML, Gibson SD. Developing an online program. Radiol Technol. 2000 Nov-Dec;72(2):168-70. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11109264

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Anthony D. Distance learning and research dissemination using online resources. Nurs Res. 2000;8(1):53-64.

Bernhardt JM, Runyan CW, Bou-Saada I, Felter EM. Implementation and evaluation of a Web-based continuing education course in injury prevention and control. Health Promot Pract. 2003 Apr;4(2):120-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 14610981

Bloomquist CR. Distance learning methodologies: TRANSCOM Regulating and Command & Control Evacuation System (TRAC2ES). Paper presented at: 5th Annual Distance Education Conference; 1998 Jan 27; Austin, TX. 10 p.

Brunetaud JM, Darmoni S, Souf N, Dufresne E, Beuscart R. A resource server for medical training. Methods Inf Med. 2002;41(2):177-82. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12061126

Buhmann J. Authoring software for courses delivered on the Web, Part 4: Dreamweaver/CourseBuilder. Nurse Educ. 2000 Jul-Aug;25(4):158-61. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11299558

Cartwright J. Lessons learned: using asynchronous computer-mediated conferencing to facilitate group discussion. J Nurs Educ. 2000 Feb;39(2):87-90. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10688467

Edwards N, Hugo K, Cragg B, Peterson J. The integration of problem-based learning strategies in distance education. Nurse Educ. 1999 Jan-Feb;24(1):36-41. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10335211

Fernandez J. e-learning replaces classroom. Wisconsin healthcare network uses LMS to educate staff and to track federally mandated training. Health Manag Technol. 2003 Apr;24(4):50-2. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12698622

Foulk D, Dorman S. Internet-based post secondary health education instruction. Int Electron J Health Educ. 1998 Jul;1(3):146-50.

Johnson LA, Schleyer T. Development of standards for the design of educational software. Standards Committee for Dental Informatics. Quintessence Int. 1999 Nov;30(11):763-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10765876

Kastner S. A case study in LearningSpace. Contrasting two paths to the same destination. OLS News. 1999 Mar;67:8-9.

Kirkpatrick JM, Billings DM, Hodson-Carlton K, Cummings RB, Dorner J, Jeffries PR, Robinson L, Rowles CJ, Schafer KM, Siktberg L, Smolen R, Taylor S. Computerized test development software. A comparative review updated. Comput Nurs. 2000 Mar-Apr;18(2):72-86. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10740913

McCullagh P, Duisterhout J, Alexander S. Student-centered distance learning in health and medical informatics. Medinfo. 2001;10(Pt 2):1051-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11604892

Mueller SS, Pullen RL Jr, McGee KS. A model nursing computer resource center. Nurs Educ. 2002 May-Jun;27(3):115-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12023644

Muma RD, Mayta MD. Developing CD-ROM applications for allied health science students at remote sites. J Allied Health. 1998 Fall-Winter;27(4):233-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9879031

Saba VK. Video tele-education systems. Stud Health Technol Inform. 1998;51:14-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10179610

Soula G, Pagesy R, Giorgi R, Fieschi D, Gouvernet J, Daniel L, Fieschi M. An adaptive medical e-learning environment: the MEDIDACTE project. Medinfo. 2001;10(Pt 2):1076-80. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11604897

Stout PA, Villegas J, Kim H. Enhancing learning through use of interactive tools on health-related websites. Health Educ Res. 2001 Dec;16(6):721-33. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11780710

Tamm EP, Ernst R, Weems W. The virtual lecture: delivery of live and recorded presentations over the Internet. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1999 Jan;172(1):9-12. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9888729

Walker LR, Alemi F, Headrick L, Moore S, Newhauser D, Hekelman F, Pioche V. Use of voice mail in teaching commuting students. J Health Adm Educ. 1998 Summer;16(3):315-22. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10339241

Walker R. Experiments in virtual supervision. In: Proceedings of the ED-MEDIA/ED-TELECOM 98 World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia and World Conference on Educational Telecommunications; 1998 Jun 20-25; Freiberg, Germany. Victoria (Australia): Deakin University; 1998 Jun. p. 7.

Welch PG. The Walter Reed Army Medical Center Nephrology Service website: a tool for military-wide provider and patient education. Mil Med. 2000 Mar;165(3):189-92. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10741080

Williams JE, McGraw KO, Tew MD. Undergraduate labs and computers: the case for PsychExps. Behav Res Methods Instrum Comput. 1999 May;31(2):287-91. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10495812

Young G, Marks-Maran D, Macklin J. Developing a distance learning honours degree in health promotion for delivery using the Internet. Nurse Educ Today. 1999 Aug;19(6):488-94. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10693497

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- Internet




Armstrong ML. Distance education: Using technology to learn. In: Saba VK, editor. Essentials of computers for nurses: informatics for the new millennium. New York (NY): McGraw-Hill; 2001. p. 413-25.

Bittner A. Lift truck training moves online. Occup Health Saf. 2000 Dec;69(12):45-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11131573

Blake P. Digital video gets another look. Telephony. 1998 Jun 29:18-20, 22, 24.

Callanan I, Gormalley U, O'Brien T. An orthopaedic discussion group, linking and teaching the orthopaedic community. Stud Health Technol Inform. 1999;68:500-2. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10724938

Chen HS, Guo FR, Chen CY, Chen JH, Kuo TS. Review of telemedicine projects in Taiwan. Int J Med Inf. 2001 May;61(2-3):117-29. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11311666

Cragg CE, Edwards N, Yue Z, Xin SL, Hui ZD. Integrating Web-based technology into distance education for nurses in China: computer and Internet access and attitudes. Comput Inform Nurs. 2003 Sep-Oct;21(5):265-74. Available from: PubMed; PMID 14504603

Dowd C. Virtual learning. Nurs Manag (Harrow). 2000 Nov;7(7):22-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12004434

Fedorak RN. CAG interactive lecture series: a Web-based learning program. Can J Gastroenterol. 2002 Jan;16(1):67-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11826342

Fulkerson PK, Miller A, Lizer S. Using WWW-based instruction modules and E-mail for a remote neurology course. Acad Med. 1999 May;74(5):576-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10676191

Geibert RC. Integrating Web-based instruction into a graduate nursing program taught via videoconferencing. Challenges and solutions. Comput Nurs. 2000 Jan-Feb;18(1):26-34. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10673814

Gore-Langton RE, Young E, Fuellen G, Glusman G. Internet training for biologists on BioMOO. Biotechniques. 1999 Oct;27(4):710-2, 714. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10524312

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Johnson LA. The Internet--approaching a ubiquitous tool for dental education. J Am Coll Dent. 1999 Summer;66(2):16-28. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10506803

King KD, Seymour R. Internet 2 and distance education. Online J Nurs Inform [Internet]. 2002 Winter [cited 2003 Nov 24];6(1):[about 12 p]. Available from: http://www.eaa-knowledge.com/ojni/ni/6_1/article3.htm

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Orgill DP, Neuwalder JM, Arch M, Orgill J, Demling R. The development of an educational web site for burn care: burnsurgery.org. J Burn Care Rehabil. 2002 May-Jun;23(3):216-9. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12032373

Roberts J. Learning to learn-over the Internet. Can cyberspace assist education in the health domain? Br J Healthc Comput Inf Manage. 1999 Nov:32-4.

Sear AM, Douglass DB. Use of the Internet for real-time class instruction in a graduate health services administration program. J Health Adm Educ. 1998 Fall;16(4):425-37. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10350872

Soon KH, Sook KI, Jung CW, Im KM. The effects of Internet-based distance learning in nursing. Comput Nurs. 2000 Jan-Feb;18(1):19-25. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10673813

Web-based distance learning. Med Net. 1999 Feb;5(2):10.

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Target Audiences




- Workforce Development




Ayer S, Smith C. Planning flexible learning to match the needs of consumers: a national survey. J Adv Nurs. 1998 May;27(5):1034-47. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9637332

Ballington DA, Hammett SD. Training pharmacy technicians in support of rural health initiatives: a South Carolina experience. J Pharm Technol. 1999 Sep-Oct;15:176-80.

Barrow AM. CE on the Web. Nursing. 2002 Jan;32(1):5.

Barzoloski-O'Connor B. Distance learning: the latest in nursing education. Nurs Spectr (Wash D C). 1998 Jun 29;8(13):10-1. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10562138

Billings DM. The "next generation" distance education: beyond access and convenience [editorial]. J Nurs Educ. 1999 Sep;38(6):246-7. Comment on: J Nurs Educ. 1999 Sep;38(6):248-51. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10512463

Billings DM, Ward JW, Penton-Cooper L. Distance learning in nursing. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2001 Feb;17(1):48-54. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11236365

Blaes JA. From afar. 'Distance learning' closes the information gap by delivering it right into the practice. Dent Econ. 1998 Apr;88(4):68-70. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10200677

Booth B, Lawrance R. Quality assurance and continuing education needs of rural and remote general practitioners: how are they changing? Aust J Rural Health. 2001 Dec;9(6):265-74. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11998260

Brownson K. College at home for the home care professional. Caring. 1998 Mar;17(3):64-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10179027

Brownson K. Distance education of health care professionals. Hosp Mater Manage Q. 2000 Feb;21(3):32-41. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11184908

Carlson V, Olson DK. Technology-enhanced learning/distance education: market survey of occupational health and safety professionals. AIHAJ. 2001 May-Jun;62(3):349-55. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11434441

Carlton KH, Ryan ME, Siktberg LL. Designing courses for the Internet. A conceptual approach. Nurse Educ. 1998 May-Jun;23(3):45-50. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9662028

Carpenter EH, Wolfe FH, Ricketts J, Norvelle E. Telecommunications/multimedia -- Distributed learning course creation. Soc Sci Comput Rev. 1999 Sep 1;17(3):357.

Charles PA, Mamary EM. New choices for continuing education: a statewide survey of the practices and preferences of nurse practitioners. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2002 Mar-Apr;33(2):88-91. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11916344

Corwin EJ. An ongoing initiative to reach rural family nurse practitioner students. Nurs Educ. 2000 May;25(3):114-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11111561

Crowley JR, Laurich GA, Mobley RC, Arnette AH, Shaikh AH, Martin SM. Clinical laboratory technician to clinical laboratory scientist articulation and distance learning. Clin Lab Sci. 1999 Jan-Feb;12(1):42-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10350897

D'Alfonso J, Halvorson CK. E-learning in perioperative education. SSM. 2002 Apr;8(2):20-9.

DeGeorges KM. Continuing education gets wired. AWHONN Lifelines. 1999 Aug-Sep;3(4):45-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10690012

Dickmann C, van der Baaren J, Spitzer K. Post-Doc: satisfying the information needs of general practitioners in continuing medical education and daily practice. Stud Health Technol Inform. 1999;68:463-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10724929

Distance education: on-line options for nurses. Nursing. 2001;31(5 Suppl Critical Care Choices):55-60.

Dudman J. E-learning. Wire wise. Health Serv J. 2002 Feb 21;112(5793):suppl 13, 15. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11882957

Fehrenbach MJ, Baker-Eveleth L, Bell N. Online continuing education for dental hygienists: DH forum. J Dent Hyg. 2001 Winter;75(1):45-9. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11314226

Feighan MC. The physician's perspective. Pharm Exec. 2001 Jun:8-16.

Foster C. The changing face of AIDS. Quantum. 1998 Fall;15(2):22-3.

Garcia L. Maximizing the online education experience. Health Manag Technol. 2000 Feb;21(2):68, 67. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10787555

Gilbride D, Stensrud R. Expanding our horizons: using the Internet in rehabilitation education. Rehab Educ. 1999;13(3):2190-29. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10676179

Gjerde CL, Shapleigh MM, Taft TB. Health professionals' experiences with continuing and distance education. Acad Med. 1999 May;74(5):568-9. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10676179

Gustafson CZ. Distance learning parish nurse preparation model for Montana. Perspect Parish Nurs Pract. 1999 Spring-Summer:4-5.

Hirano D, Dillenberg J. Transforming public health through distance learning. J Public Health Manag Pract. 1998 Sep;4(5):42-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10187065

Hordern A. The emerging role of the breast care nurse in Australia. Cancer Nurs. 2000 Apr;23(2):122-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10763283

Huebner KM, Wiener WR. Distance education in 2001. J Vis Impair Blind. 2001 Sep;95(9):517-24.

Kenworthy D, Dearnley C. Achieving lifelong learning in nursing. Prof Nurse. 2001 Mar;16(6):1162-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12029964

Lane DS. A threat to the public health workforce: evidence from trends in preventive medicine certification and training. Am J Prev Med. 2000 Jan;18(1):87-96. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10808988

Malone JL, editor. Workplace education in the healthcare environment: the why, the what, and the how. A Symposium; 1997 Nov 13; Albany, NY. Washington (DC): Department of Education (US); 1998. 64 p. Available from: ERIC, Springfield, VA; ED426265.

Mayo HR, Winting VG. UCLA school of public health supporting public health practice via distance learning. Paper presented at: 126th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association; 1998 Nov 15-19; Washington, DC.

McGonigle D, Mastrian K. Learning along the way: cyberspacial quests. Nurs Outlook. 1998 Mar-Apr;46(2):81-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9575517

O'Brien BS, Renner A. Nurses on-line: career mobility for registered nurses. J Prof Nurs. 2000 Jan-Feb;16(1):13-20. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10659515

Overstreet KB. Public health education opportunities for physicians in Louisiana. J La State Med Soc. 2000 Feb;152(2):78-82. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10745636

Reilly CE. A satisfaction survey on distance education: a model for educating nurses in the cognitive treatment of patients with addictive disorders. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 1998 Jul;36(7):38-41. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9670120

Ryan TJ. Distance higher education: outlook for the safety professional as student. Prof Saf. 2000 Dec;45(12):23-7.

Saturno PJ. Training for quality management: report on a nationwide distance learning initiative for physicians in Spain. Int J Qual Health Care. 1999 Feb;11(1):67-71. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10411291

Shalauta NM, Burke TA, Gordon LJ, Stern BS, Tran NL. An examination of the educational needs for environmental health and protection. J Public Health Manag Pract. 1999 Nov;5(6):1-12. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10662058

Sheldon RE. Getting your CME from a distance; or how to get those last few hours of category 1. J Okla State Med Assoc. 1999 Nov;92(11):543-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10608095

Sherman EC. Using distance education for an MPH degree program in health services administration for physicians. Acad Med. 1999 May;74(5):615-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10676245

Smith TA, Raybould TP, Hardison JD. A distance learning program in advanced general dentistry. J Dent Educ. 1998 Dec;62(12):975-84. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9914796

Staff education at the click of a mouse. OR Manager. 2002 Jun;18(6):17. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12132434

Starr LM. Are humans obsolete as OSHA instructors? Occup Health Saf. 2001 Nov;70(11):58-60, 62-4, 75. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11723653

Steuer J. Earning CME credit electronically [news]. J Nucl Med. 1999 Feb;40(2):9N-10N, 15N, 20N. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10025825

Treloar D, Hawayek J, Montgomery JR, Russell W, Medical Readiness Trainer Team. On-site and distance education of emergency medicine personnel with a human patient simulator. Mil Med. 2001 Nov;166(11):1003-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11725312

Trinkle R. Pharmacy continuing education available on the Internet. Pharmacotherapy. 1999 Aug;19(8):909-21. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10453962

Ward S. Recruitment & retention. Is distance learning an answer to the shortage of periop RNs? OR Manager. 2002 Apr;18(4):1, 14-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11962161

Whitener L, Stevens C, Cochran K, Thompson BG, Williams ME. Distance learning for hospital managers. Hosp Top. 1999 Spring;77(2):4-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10847928

Woods DL. An innovative programme for training in maternal and newborn care. Semin Neonatol. 1999;(4):209-16.

Yadav H, Lin WY. Teleprimary care in Malaysia: a tool for teleconsultation and distance learning in health care. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2001;13 Suppl:S58-61. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12109251

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- CME




Barrow AM. CE on the Web. Nursing. 2002 Jan;32(1):5.

Booth B, Lawrance R. Quality assurance and continuing education needs of rural and remote general practitioners: how are they changing? Aust J Rural Health. 2001 Dec;9(6):265-74. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11998260

DeGeorges KM. Continuing education gets wired. AWHONN Lifelines. 1999 Aug-Sep;3(4):45-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10690012

Delivering convenience: online continuing medical education. Med Net. 1999 Feb;5(2):6-12.

Elliott B. Continuing Medical Education (CME) on the Internet. Del Med J. 1999 Jul;71(7):297-300. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10457666

Gjerde CL, Shapleigh MM, Taft TB. Health professionals' experiences with continuing and distance education. Acad Med. 1999 May;74(5):568-9. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10676179

How online interactive CME programs work: an example. Med Net. 1999 Feb;5(2):9.

Lalonde J. How physicians learn. Better methods of delivering CME using online practice-based learning. Cost Qual. 2000 Sep;6(3):29-31. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11184817

Peterson MW, Galvin JR, Dayton C, D'Alessandro MP. Realizing the promise: delivering pulmonary continuing medical education over the Internet. Chest. 1999 May;115(5):1429-36. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10334164

Plank RK. Nursing on-line for continuing education credit. J Contin Educ Nurs. 1998 Jul-Aug;29(4):165-72. Available from: PubMed; PMID 9814224

Sandrick K. Effective online CME: it's only a matter of time. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2000 Apr;85(4):33-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11349578

Schleyer TK. Online continuing dental education. J Am Dent Assoc. 1999 Jun;130(6):848-54. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10377644

Sheldon RE. Getting your CME from a distance; or how to get those last few hours of category 1. J Okla State Med Assoc. 1999 Nov;92(11):543-5. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10608095

Sklar B. Netview--Internet sites offering online CME. J Med Pract Manage. 1999 Jan-Feb;14(4):201-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10623411

Smith SE. CME on the World Wide Web, part II -- Health-care researchers as well as clinicians can benefit from these sites. Inf Today. 1999 Jan;16(1):7.

Smith SE. Ongoing medical education on the Web -- Health-care professionals can now obtain course credits via the Internet. Inf Today. 1998 Nov;15(10):24.

Steuer J. Earning CME credit electronically [news]. J Nucl Med. 1999 Feb;40(2):9N-10N, 15N, 20N. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10025825

Stevens L. Delivering convenience. Online continuing medical education. Med Net. 1999 Feb;5(2):6-8.

Trinkle R. Pharmacy continuing education available on the Internet. Pharmacotherapy. 1999 Aug;19(8):909-21. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10453962

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- College and University Programs




Becker A, Gibson CC. Attitudes among practicing respiratory therapists in a Midwestern state toward completing a baccalaureate degree and toward distance education. Respir Care. 1999 Nov;44(11):1337-52.

Binns CW, Lee MK. Teaching information technology and research skills for public health. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2001;13 Suppl:S39-43. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12109247

Blashki G, McCall L, Piterman L, Judd F, Clarke DM, Stone L, Davis J, Cockram A, Pring B, Martyres R, Hogan C, Liaw T. A Graduate Certificate and Master in General Practice Psychiatry by distance education--1998-2001. Aust Fam Physician. 2002 Apr;31(4):394-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12043139

Broome BS, Daniels S, Ryan R, Davis D, Tucker-Allen S. Developing and implementing a model for online education for nurses. ABNF J. 2000 Sep-Oct;11(5):108-12. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11760249

Brownson K. Earning degrees by distance education. Nurs Spectr (Wash D C). 1998 Apr 6;8(7):12-4. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10542703

Chadda D. Online learning. Cyberschool days. Health Serv J. 2000 Feb 24;110(5693):suppl 3-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11184416

Chow C, Kelson J. Is it time to go back to school? Further education can open the door to an array of opportunities. Am J Nurs. 2002 Jan;102(Suppl 1):14-9. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11976512

Coyne C. Electronic education and distance learning: pioneer t-DPT programs report. PT Mag Phys Ther. 2002 May;10(5):40-5.

Damazo B, Shovein J, Huston C, Fox S. Distance education: try this at home? Do your homework before you begin an online degree program. Am J Nurs. 2002 Jun;102(6):97-8. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12394086

Distance learning college launches clinical dental assisting program. Dent Assist. 2001 Jan-Feb;70(1):30-1.

Edwards MS, Beer WH, Young E, Sandstead H, Alcock N, Carson J. Development of a technology-based distance education approach to nutrition education at the University of Texas Medical Schools. FASEB J. 1998 Mar 17;12(4):A233. Abstract no. 1364.

Ehlers VJ. Distance education doctoral program for nurses as offered by the University of South Africa (UNISA). Curationis. 2000 Dec;23(4):142-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11949287

Faison-Britt K. The professionalization of the RN-BSN student in a distance learning program [dissertation]. Richmond (VA): Virginia Commonwealth University; 1999. 180 p.

Kenny A. Online learning: enhancing nurse education? J Adv Nurs. 2002 Apr;38(2):127-35. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11940125

Morris N, Buck-Rolland C, Gagne M. From bricks to bytes: faculty and student perspectives of online graduate nursing courses. Comput Inform Nurs. 2002 May-Jun;20(3):108-14; quiz 115-6. Available from: PubMed; PMID 12021609

Mueller CL. Teaching at a distance via the Web. Excell Nurs Educ Res. 2002 2nd Quart;3(2):1, 4.

Ndiwane A. Safety net: student exchange learning and supervision on the World Wide Web. J Nurs Educ. 2001 Oct;40(7):330-3. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11596686

Parry D. Using the Internet to teach health informatics: a case study. J Med Internet Res. 2001 Jul-Sep;3(3):E26. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11720968

Stead EA Jr. A new way of making doctors. Distance learning for non-traditional students. N C Med J. 2001 Nov-Dec;62(6):326-7. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11729459

Teague M, Talbot J, Ward AM. Evaluation of a pilot project to use computers in a rural general practice term. Aust J Rural Health. 2000 Dec;8(6):305-9. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11894789

Temple MA, Miller PJ, Morrow MJ, Keyser BB. Planning and delivering a university online course: administrative, technological, and educational perspectives. Int Electron J Health Educ. 2002 Jan 1-Dec 31;5:47-53.

Wambach K, Boyle D, Hagemaster J, Teel C, Langner B, Fazzone P, Connors H, Smith C, Forbes S. Beyond correspondence, video conferencing, and voice mail: Internet-based master's degree courses in nursing. J Nurs Educ. 1999 Sep;38(6):267-71. Available from: PubMed; PMID 10512467

Whitehead DK, Knee RH. Developing an online associate degree in nursing program. Nurse Educ. 2000 Jan-Feb;25(1):15, 33. Available from: PubMed; PMID 11141891

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Library Services




ACRL guidelines for distance learning library services [Internet]. Chicago (IL): Association of College and Research Libraries; c2003 [revised 2003 Sep 16; cited 2003 Sep 24]. [about 13 p.]. Available from: http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ACRL/Standards_and_Guidelines/Guidelines_for_Distance_Learning_Library_Services1.htm

Barnard J. Web accessible library resources for emerging virtual universities. J Lib Serv Distance Learn [Internet]. 1999 Jul [cited 2003 Sep 25];2(1):[about 7 p.]. Available from: http://www.westga.edu/library/jlsde/jlsde2.1.html

Barron BB. Distant and distributed learners are two sides of the same coin. Comput Libr. 2002 Jan;22(1):24-8.

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Last updated: 16 November 2006
Date Archived: 14 December 2006
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