Effectiveness of eLearning programme for capacity building of healthcare professionals: a systematic review.

Autor: Aryee GFB; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria., Amoadu M; Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana., Obeng P; Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. obengpaul155@gmail.com., Sarkwah HN; Computer Science Department, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana., Malcalm E; School of Graduate Studies and Research, Ghana Communication Technology University, Accra, Ghana., Abraham SA; Department of Public Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana., Baah JA; Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana., Agyare DF; Department of Public Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana., Banafo NE; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria., Ogaji D; African Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Human resources for health [Hum Resour Health] 2024 Sep 02; Vol. 22 (1), pp. 60. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 02.
DOI: 10.1186/s12960-024-00924-x
Abstrakt: Background: The effectiveness of eLearning in enhancing healthcare professionals' capacity has received substantial attention globally. This review sought to synthesis evidence on the effectiveness of various types of eLearning programmes, and the facilitators and barriers to its use.
Methods: The review was guided by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Four main databases (PubMed, Web of Science, JSTOR, and Scopus) in July 2023 and 44 articles met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. The JBI critical appraisal checklist was used to appraise the methodological quality of the studies. The data were examined using narrative review to determine the effectiveness of the intervention as well as the barriers and facilitators to its use.
Results: This review found that asynchronous, synchronous, blended, and self-learning methodologies are effective eLearning approaches for continuous professional development. Previous positive experiences, user-friendly interfaces and relevance of the eLearning content to daily practice are critical elements that facilitate eLearning usage. Poor computer competence and literacy, lack of personal computers and high family duties were the main personal factors that hindered eLearning use. Some systemic barriers included; heavy workloads, shortage of specialised eLearning facilitators poor management involvement, and technical inadequacies within the ICT departments. Environmental issues such as poor infrastructure, including limited internet and frequent power outages acted as barriers.
Conclusion: The review highlights the effectiveness of various eLearning approaches among health professionals and presents the disparities between developing and developed economies in relation to the facilitators and barriers.
(© 2024. The Author(s).)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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