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A D Furlan1,2, C Severin1, S Harbin1
1Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|September 10, 2024
Summary
Primary care providers showed improved self-efficacy and knowledge in occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) after an ECHO program. The pilot study highlighted the need for targeted interventions to address knowledge gaps in OEM.
Area of Science:
- Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM)
- Primary Health Care Education
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- Work-related health issues are prevalent in primary care.
- Primary care providers often lack training in occupational medicine.
- Effective management of work-related illnesses requires specialized knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement an educational program for primary healthcare providers on occupational and environmental medicine.
- To evaluate the program's impact on provider knowledge, self-efficacy, and attitudes.
- To pilot the Extensions for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) model for OEM education.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the ECHO model to connect primary care providers with OEM experts.
- Employed an observational pre-post study design.
- Assessed changes in self-efficacy, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs using questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in self-efficacy and knowledge ratings were observed post-program.
- Participant satisfaction with the ECHO program ranged from 59% to 97%.
- Attitudes and beliefs towards OEM remained largely unchanged.
Conclusions:
- The pilot ECHO OEM program in Canada demonstrated feasibility and acceptability.
- The program successfully improved provider self-efficacy and knowledge in OEM.
- Further research is needed to identify barriers and optimize participation for those with limited OEM experience.
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