Introduction:

Within the framework of a strategy to implement a new clinical program for depression in primary care, we developed an online course with videotaped lectures targeted at doctors and nurses who will introduce the program into their clinical practice.

Subjects and methods:

The evaluation of the course was carried out by a standardized questionnaire for students and a thematic analysis of the contents of a discussion forum.

Results:

In the survey, the students showed satisfaction regarding their expectations, positively valuing the format and the general design, the contents and their practical utility, without significant differences according to professional profile. In the qualitative analysis of the forum potentialities of the program and the course were detected, highlighting the perception that a relevant care need was addressed. There were also shortcomings of the course and the program, and external obstacles that may hinder or impede implementation: lack of time, instability in the staff, or excessive work and requirements on a day-to-day basis.

Conclusions:

We have tested an effective online format for the training of professionals. The evaluation of the course has been satisfactory. The feedback of the students will allow us to model and improve future editions of the course and the program itself.

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