HRH Global Resource Center - Distance Education

Self-Directed e-Learning at a Tertiary Hospital in Malawi – A Qualitative Evaluation and Lessons Learnt

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:08:15 +0000

We have introduced an e-learning platform in the medical department of the Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Malawi. With the support of computer-assisted instruction, we aimed to improve the quality of medical training and education, as well as access to current medical materials, in particular for interns. From March to April 2012, we conducted a qualitative evaluation to assess relevance and appropriateness of the e-learning platform. Data was collected via face-to-face interviews, a guided group discussion and a checklist based observation log. [from abstract]

Using Innovative Instructional Technology to Meet Training Needs in Public Health A Design Process

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:15:51 +0000

Technology and distance learning can potentially enhance the efficient and effective delivery of continuing education to the public health workforce. These steps are discussed within the context of design practices in the fields of education, engineering, and public health. They incorporate key strategies from across these fields, including principles of programmatic design familiar to public health professionals, such as backward design. [from abstract]

The Medical Education Partnership Initiative: Report of an eLearning Strategic Plan Development Workshop

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:32:51 +0000

In collaboration with the MEPI eLearning technical working group, CapacityPlus and the MEPI coordinating center organized and conducted a workshop to complete draft eLearning strategic plans for MEPI-supported institutions, share knowledge and experiences, and build a supportive network of eLearning collaborators. The workshop, which was held in Gaborone, Botswana, February 24–27, 2014, brought together representatives from 11 MEPI-supported schools and one MEPI consortium. [from publisher]

Strengthening the Capacity of Managers in Pharmaceutical Services Based on Primary Health Care (PHC) at Different Levels of the Health System

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:27:31 +0000

This is a case study which consists of describing the process of restructuring, developing and implementing the second version of the Virtual Course on Primary Health Care-based Pharmaceutical Services for managers (CVSERVFAPS-12). The ma
in objective is to strengthen the capacity of managers in pharmaceutical services, based on PHC at different levels of the health system, in order to support the restructuring and empowering of these services and, consequently, the health systems in the American region. [from abstract]

Evaluation of Spaced Education as a Learning Methodology for In-Service Training of Health Workers in Ethiopia

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:29:01 +0000

This pilot study, which followed a convenience sample of 37 Ethiopian nationals enrolled in a spaced education course over a six-month period, attempted to determine the acceptability and effectiveness of the methodology in a low-resource context. [from abstract]

Learning Styles and Preferences for Live and Distance Education: An Example of a Specialization Course in Epidemiology

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:53:49 +0000

This article studied the relation between medical student participant learning styles and participation in live and distance education and the value that participants place on these two methodologies. [adapted from abstract]

Tanzania Distance Learning Assessment: Assessing the Use of Distance Learning to Train Health Workers in Tanzania

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:40:57 +0000

This report presents the results of an assessment of the use of distance learning to alleviate the shortage of health care workers in Tanzania. Its objectives include: determine the feasibility of and demand for distance learning in Tanzania to meet the current need for skilled and qualified health care workers; create a detailed inventory of distance learning programs; describe the training that distance learning could provide, and identify the potential cadres that could benefit from new or expanded distance learning programs. [adapted from author]

Effective In-Service Training Techniques, Frequency, Setting and Media: Evidence from an Integrative Review of the Literature

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:20:50 +0000

This integrative review of the literature provides an in-depth analysis of the effect that educational techniques, frequency, setting and mode of delivery have on health worker learning outcomes and subsequent practice behaviors. [adapted from introduction]

Effective or Just Practical? An Evaluation of an Online Postgraduate Module on Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:46:50 +0000

The aim of this study was to formatively evaluate a 12-week, completely online module from a South African university for medical specialists in their first year of training; assessing both the mode of delivery as well as the perceived effectiveness and usefulness. [adapted from abstract]

eLearning in Medical Education in Resource Constrained Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:57:23 +0000

In the face of severe faculty shortages in resource-constrained countries, medical schools look to e-learning for improved access to medical education. This paper summarizes the literature on eLearning in low- and middle-income countries, and presents the spectrum of tools and strategies used. [from abstract]