Computer Use in Undergraduate Health Education Programs

Abstract

There is a paucity of research concerning the opinions and roles of Department Chairs pertaining to computer use, yet these individuals are in a key position to influence the curricula. The purpose of this survey was to improve understandings about Department Chairs' opinions and reported practices concerning computer applications in their undergraduate professional preparation programs. The target population for the study was all of the Department Chairs of undergraduate health education or related programs in the United States. The sampling frame was conducted by using the list maintained by the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). The design for this study was cross sectional. All data represent chairpersons' reports on a single survey instrument.