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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedWinkler SL, Kairalla JA, Cooper R
Comparison of functional benefits of self-management training for amputees under virtual world and e-learning conditions.
This project used a randomized design to compare two methods of disseminating an evidence-based self-management intervention for amputees, which included, avatar-based virtual world and e-learning environments. The investigators found that the virtual world group had a significantly higher dropout rate than the e-learning group.
AHRQ-funded; HS022021.
Citation: Winkler SL, Kairalla JA, Cooper R .
Comparison of functional benefits of self-management training for amputees under virtual world and e-learning conditions.
Journal of Alternative Medicine Research 2018;10(1):65-72..
Keywords: Communication, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Self-Management, Training