Journal article
Evaluation of Computer-Based Training for Health Workers in Echocardiography for RHD
D Engelman, E Okello, A Beaton, G Selnow, B Remenyi, C Watson, CT Longenecker, C Sable, AC Steer
Global Heart | Published : 2017
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Abstract
Background The implementation of screening for rheumatic heart disease at a population-scale would require a considerable increase in human resources. Training nonexpert staff in echocardiography requires appropriate methods and materials. Objectives This pre/post study aims to measure the change in the knowledge and confidence of a group of health workers after a computer-assisted training intervention in basic echocardiography for rheumatic heart disease. Methods A syllabus of self-guided, computer-based modules to train nonexpert health workers in basic echocardiography for rheumatic heart disease was developed. Thirty-eight health workers from Uganda participated in the training. Using a..
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Funding Acknowledgements
[ "Dr. Longenecker has received research grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb. All other authors report no relationships that could be construed as a conflict of interest.", "D. Engelman is supported by an Australian National Health and Medical Research Council/National Heart Foundation research fellowship and is also supported by The University of Melbourne Nossal Global Health Scholars Programme. C.T. Longenecker is supported by the National Institutes of Health (K23 HL123341), a Wolf Family Foundation Scholars Grant, and Medtronic Philanthropy. A.C. Steer is supported by an Australian National Health and Medical Research Council/National Heart Foundation research fellowship. The development of the modules was assisted by a grant from Medtronic Philanthropy to WiRED International." ]