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Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic: An Integrated Continuing Education Program in Taiwan
Ting-Fang Chiu1,2,3, Dachen Chu2,3,4,5, Sheng-Jean Huang2,6,7
1Department of Pediatrics, Taipei City Hospital Zhongxiao Branch, Taipei 115, Taiwan.
Summary
Healthcare workers showed knowledge gaps in personal protective equipment (PPE) use during the COVID-19 pandemic. An integrated educational program improved understanding and correct PPE application for infection prevention.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Education
Background:
- The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted critical knowledge gaps among healthcare workers.
- Effective infection prevention strategies, particularly personal protective equipment (PPE) use, are paramount during pandemics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify specific knowledge deficits concerning COVID-19 among healthcare professionals.
- To develop and implement an integrated educational program to address identified knowledge gaps.
- To enhance the understanding and application of PPE for infection control.
Main Methods:
- Development and validation of a ten-question multiple-choice test to assess knowledge gaps.
- Delivery of an online curriculum and subsequent testing for healthcare workers.
- Conducting in-person training sessions focused on correct PPE donning and doffing.
- Continuous updating of online learning materials using peer-reviewed literature.
Main Results:
- Over 5500 staff completed the initial assessment, with a significant portion requiring further learning.
- A notable knowledge gap was identified across all staff regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) use recommendations.
- Post-intervention assessments indicated improved knowledge, with 5214 staff achieving 100% correct answers.
Conclusions:
- An integrated educational program effectively addressed knowledge gaps in COVID-19 and PPE use among healthcare workers.
- Targeted training and accessible online resources are crucial for maintaining healthcare worker competency during pandemics.
- Continuous updates and localized resources facilitate learning and improve infection prevention practices.
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