B. Mash, Development of the programme Mental Disorders in Primary Care as Internet-based distance education in South Africa, MED EDUC, 35(10), 2001, pp. 996-999
Setting This innovative educational programme was developed in the South Af
rican context for general practitioners (GPs).
Aim This short report describes the process of designing an Internet-based
distance education programme
'Mental Disorders in Primary Care'. Learning methods The article discusses
relevant educational principles and then describes four stages in the instr
uctional design process: design, development, evaluation and revision.
Conclusion The design and development of an Internet-based distance educati
on programme for GPs in South Africa was a potent learning experience for m
e as an academic family physician with no prior experience in this area. I
hope that this short report will assist other people and contribute to an o
ngoing dialogue on this topic.