[Impact of an on-line course on the level of knowledge of the OMI-AP program for primary care doctors].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of an online course on the level of knowledge of the OMI-AP (Computerised Medical Office in Primary Care) program in medical personnel. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Improvement cycle to optimize the knowledge and use of OMI-AP by family physicians in the Murcia Health Service. A total of 55 family physicians who completed an on-line course on OMI-AP were included. Advanced level training on the OMI-AP was given over a 2 month period via 9 modules. The measurements made were performed in two phases: 1st) A questionnaire on the level of knowledge of OMI-AP (10 questions) was completed one week before the students enrolled in the course. 2nd) The same questionnaire was used one week after completing the course. RESULTS: The average score of the questionnaire was 5.31 points before the completion of the course and 7.70 points after the completion of the course (P < 05). In 9 of the 10 questions analysed the percentage of correct answers significantly improved after the completion of the course. CONCLUSIONS: The delivery of the on-line OMI-AP course for doctors has led to a significant improvement in the level of knowledge of the program, essential for the daily practice of family physicians in our health service. On-line training greatly facilitates the training of professionals by enabling time management according to student needs.