Implementing health worker training on sepsis in South Eastern Nigeria using innovative digital strategies: an interventional study
| Autor: | Akaninyene Otu, Obiageli Onwusaka, Daniel E. Otokpa, Ukam Edadi, Ubong Udoh, Peter Yougha, Chinelo Oduche, Okey Okuzu, Shevin T. Jacob, Jamie Rylance, Emmanuel Effa |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, Vol 11 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2049-937X 20499361 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/20499361241233816 |
| Popis: | Background: Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. Training of health workers using digital platforms may improve knowledge and lead to better patient outcomes. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of a digital health educational module on sepsis in improving the knowledge of medical doctors in Cross River State Nigeria on the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with sepsis. Design: Quasi-experimental analytical study. Methods: We developed and deployed a sepsis module through an innovative application (Sepsis tutorial app) to doctors in Calabar, Nigeria. We assessed quantitative pre- and post-intervention knowledge scores for those completing the tutorial on sepsis between both assessments. A user satisfaction survey evaluated the content of the tutorial and the usability of the app. Results: One hundred and two doctors completed the course. There were more males than females (58.8% versus 41.2%). Over half (52%) were junior doctors, a minority were general practitioners and house officers (3% and 5%, respectively), and 72.6% had practiced for periods ranging from 1 to 15 years post-qualification. Gender and age appeared to have no significant association with pre- and post-test scores. The oldest age group (61–70) had the lowest mean pre- and post-test scores, while general practitioners had higher mean pre- and post-test scores than other cadres. The majority (95%) of participants recorded higher post-test than pre-test scores with a significant overall increase in mean scores (25.5 ± 14.7%, p |
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