Evaluation of an IMCI Computer-based Training Course in Kenya

The Quality Assurance Project (QAP) has developed and twice tested a computer-based version of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) training course. Earlier testing had shown that the computer-based training (CBT), which takes six days, was as effective as the 11-day training traditionally used to teach healthcare providers to use IMCI. This report describes more recent testing of the CBT, which is available on CD-ROM. The two training programs are equally effective in knowledge transfer, as demonstrated here through a knowledge test and observed performance with two simulated, standardized cases of childhood illness. Budgeted costs were $230 or 29% less per trainee for the computer-based training, largely because of the reduction in the number of days committed to training. [publisher’s description]