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Table 4 Reported difficulties encountered when using online CPD resources

From: Utilisation of internet resources for continuing professional development: a cross-sectional survey of general practitioners in Scotland

 

n = 383

Percentage

Slow internet connection

240

62.7 %

Needing additional software for browser

191

49.9 %

Access to website restricted by health board

177

46.2 %

Problems logging into online CPD resources

163

42.6 %

Internet connection problems other than speed

143

37.3 %

Incompatible browser

141

36.8 %

Problems with additional software downloaded

95

24.8 %

Problems logging into computer

51

13.3 %

Other (e.g. Incompatible with tablet computer, resource timing out, cannot access health board intranet from home, no audio output)

33

8.6 %