The Development of a Computer Based Learning (CBL) Program in Diabetes Management
Anun Chaikoolvatana Pharm D, PhD*, Peter Haddawy PhD**
Affiliation : * Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Rajathanee University, Ubon Rajathanee, Thailand ** Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
Objective : To develop a computer based learning (CBL) program in diabetes management for health care
providers and academic staff.
Materials and Methods : A CBL program was developed using “Authorware Professional(cid:31) ver. 6.0” software.
Content validation, computer background survey and investigation of the usability of the program, was
conducted as part of the production of this program. The involved participants were university staff, hospital
care providers (e.g., doctors, nurses and pharmacists) and nursing & pharmacy students.
Results : Overall, the results were positive. Some limitations regarding computer background were revealed.
Few of the participants were familiar with self-learning materials. The usability of the CBL program was
generally encouraging however some comments were made regarding program function, such as the duration
of the program, and minor problems with the audiovisual effects. All comments were noted and addressed for
future implementation.
Conclusion : The CBL program was found to be a user-friendly, interactive multimedia program for diabetes
management.
Keywords : CBL, Patient history taking, Multimedia, Audio clips, Usability
