Simulation and Active Learning Decreases Training Time of an Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment Course in Pilot Study in Malawi: Implications for Increasing Efficiency and Workforce Capacity in Low-Resource Settings.
Pediatr Emerg Care
; 37(12): e1259-e1264, 2021 Dec 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31990851
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) plus trauma course is to improve the quality of care provided to infants and children younger than 5 years. The curriculum was revised and shortened from 5 to 2.5 days by enhancing simulation and active learning opportunities. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and value of the new short-form ETAT course by assessing postcourse knowledge and satisfaction.METHODS:
We delivered the short-form ETAT course to a group of interdisciplinary health workers in Malawi. Precourse and postcourse knowledge was assessed using a standardized 20 questions short answer test used previously in the 5-day courses. A 13-statement survey with 2 open-ended questions was used to examine participant satisfaction.RESULTS:
Participants' postcourse knowledge improved significantly (P < 0.001) after the shorter ETAT course. Participants reported high levels of satisfaction with the short-form ETAT.CONCLUSIONS:
Simulation and other active learning strategies reduced training time by 50% in the short-form ETAT course. Participants with and without previous ETAT training improved their knowledge after participating in the short-form ETAT course. Reduced training time is beneficial in settings already burdened by scarce human resources, may facilitate better access to in-service training, and build capacity while conserving resources in low-resource settings.
Full text:
1
Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Triage
/
Problem-Based Learning
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
/
Infant
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Emerg Care
Journal subject:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
/
PEDIATRIA
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada