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Control, Adherence and Outcomes

Evaluation Outcomes Resulting from an Internet-Based Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Asthma Program: Its Impact on Participants' Knowledge and Satisfaction

Lisa J. Fleet Professional Development & Conferencing Services, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.Correspondence[email protected]
, M.A., B.Ed.,
George Fox Professional Development & Conferencing Services, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.; Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, General Hospital, Eastern Health, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
, M.D., M.Sc., FRCP(C), FCCP,
Fran Kirby Professional Development & Conferencing Services, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
, M.Ed.,
Cindy Whitton Professional Development & Conferencing Services, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
, M.Ed. &
Andrew McIvor Firestone Institute of Respiratory Health, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
, M.D., M.Sc., DCH, FRCP(C), FRCP(E)
Pages 400-404 | Published online: 19 Apr 2011

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