Improving Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Knowledge and Skills to Develop Health Research Capacity in Kenya.
Improving Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Knowledge and Skills to Develop Health Research Capacity in Kenya.
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DOI：
10.5210/ojphi.v11i3.10323
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发表时间：
2019-01-01
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Chung, Michael H
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Monroe-Wise, Aliza;Kinuthia, John;Chung, Michael H
信息和通信技术（ICT）工具对临床护理和国际研究越来越重要。许多技术对资源有限的医疗工作者特别有用;然而，这些人最不可能利用ICT工具，因为缺乏使用它们所需的知识和技能。我们的计划旨在培训研究人员在低资源环境中使用ICT工具，并了解不同的教学模式如何在这一领域建立知识和技能。方法我们进行了分层，混合学习计划，在肯尼亚的研究人员在ICT的三个领域：地理信息系统，数据管理和通信工具。每个课程包括三个层次：在线课程、技能讲习班和辅导项目。同时，还开设了培训员培训课程，以确保持续不断的培训。在每次培训结束时进行了定性和定量混合调查，以评估知识和技能的获得情况。结果课程元素，结合当地的例子和动手技能建设活动是最有价值的。讨论板有时会分散注意力，这取决于多种因素。当有明确的期望、预先存在的项目和明确的时间表时，指导项目最有用。低收入环境中的研究人员高度重视使用信通技术工具的培训，特别是当培训包括实践技能建设和当地实例时。我们的学生展示了新技能的获得，并认为这些技能在他们的工作场所是有价值的。结论：在其他低资源环境中，应考虑使用我们的计划作为基础模型，进一步培训ICT技能。
Objectives Information and communication technology (ICT) tools are increasingly important for clinical care and international research. Many technologies would be particularly useful for healthcare workers in resource-limited settings; however, these individuals are the least likely to utilize ICT tools due tolack of knowledge and skills necessary to use them. Our program aimed to train researchers in low-resource settings on using ICT tools and to understand how different didactic modalities build knowledge and skills in this area. Methods We conducted a tiered, blended learning program for researchers in Kenya on three areas of ICT: geographic information systems, data management, and communication tools. Each course included three tiers: online courses, skills workshops, and mentored projects. Concurrently, a training of trainers course was taught to ensure sustainable ongoing training. A mixed qualitative and quantitative survey was conducted at the end of each training to assess knowledge and skill acquisition. Results Course elements that incorporated local examples and hands-on skill building activities were most valuable. Discussion boards were sometimes distracting, depending on multiple factors. Mentored projects were most useful when there were clear expectations, pre-existing projects, and clear timelines. Discussion Training in the use of ICT tools is highly valued among researchers in low-income settings, particularly when it includes hands-on skill-building and local examples. Our students demonstrated acquisition of new skills and felt these skills to be valuable in their workplaces. Conclusions Further training in ICT skills should be considered in other low-resource settings using our program as a foundational model.