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Good clinical practice in resource-limited settings: translating theory into practice
Halidou Tinto1, Ramadhani A Noor, Charles L Wanga
1Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé, Direction Régionale de l'Ouest (IRSS)/Centre Muraz, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. tintohalidou@yahoo.fr
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|April 5, 2013
Summary
Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) training requires more than theory. Practical application highlights challenges in resource-poor settings, suggesting a need to rethink current GCP training methods.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Research Ethics
- Global Health Training
- Medical Education
Background:
- A Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) course combining theoretical and practical training was conducted in Burkina Faso in 2010.
- The course included 15 participants from diverse low-resource countries, focusing on real-world clinical research challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a combined theoretical and practical GCPs training program.
- To identify challenges in translating theoretical GCP knowledge into practical application in resource-poor settings.
Main Methods:
- A blended learning approach was used, with theoretical modules followed by practical training in real-life conditions.
- Participant performance was assessed by comparing results from the theoretical phase with observations during the practical phase.
Main Results:
- Trainees showed good theoretical knowledge but faced difficulties applying GCPs in the practical phase.
- Common challenges included high workload, balancing routine care with research, and ethical considerations regarding patient access to care.
Conclusions:
- Theoretical GCPs training alone may be insufficient for preparing researchers in resource-poor contexts.
- Integrating practical, hands-on experience immediately after theoretical instruction is crucial for effective GCPs training and application.
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