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US e-learning course adaptation to the Ukrainian context: lessons learned and way forward.
Ann Downer1, Anna Shapoval2, Olga Vysotska3
1International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH), Department of Global Health, University of Washington, 908 Jefferson Street, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA.
BMC Medical Education
|November 2, 2018
Summary
Adapting online health leadership courses for Ukraine improved access to continuing education for healthcare workers. This cost-effective approach enhances skills and supports healthcare reform through culturally relevant e-learning.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- E-learning
- Global Health
Background:
- Continuing education is crucial for Ukrainian healthcare workers to support ongoing reforms.
- Online learning offers a cost-effective solution, allowing professionals to train while remaining employed.
- E-learning enhances knowledge and skills in complex, evolving healthcare environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the adaptation of a US e-learning course for the Ukrainian healthcare context.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the adapted online course through pilot testing.
- To identify lessons learned for transitioning online education to new environments.
Main Methods:
- An existing US e-learning course was translated and culturally adapted for Ukraine.
- Two pilot implementations were conducted with 53 participants (46 completed).
- Participant feedback was collected to evaluate course effectiveness and inform revisions.
Main Results:
- The adapted course, "Leadership and Management in Health" (LMiH), was the first fully online offering of its kind in Ukraine.
- Key adaptation considerations included linguistic accessibility, internet access, computer literacy, and the novelty of online learning.
- Enhancements included cultural adjustments, local expert interviews, and stakeholder engagement, resulting in a relevant and acceptable course.
Conclusions:
- The LMiH course was successfully transitioned to local ownership at the Ukrainian Family Medicine Training Center.
- The course is now certified for continuing medical education credit and offered biannually.
- Lessons learned provide a model for adapting online resources to meet local needs and expanding continuing education in Ukraine.
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