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Anu Thukral1, Vaishnavi Gupta2, Deepak Chawla3
1Department of Pediatrics, WHO Collaborating Center for Newborn Care and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110 029, India.
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|December 21, 2024
Summary
A new multimodal educational package was developed for healthcare professionals caring for premature infants. The training significantly improved staff proficiency, with 92% reporting enhanced skills after completion.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Care
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Comprehensive training packages for neonatal care professionals are limited.
- A multimodal educational package was developed for preterm infant care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a multimodal educational package for healthcare professionals managing premature newborns in India.
- To assess the acceptability and perceived effectiveness of the training program.
Main Methods:
- Content was informed by evaluations of special newborn care units.
- A ten-module package included various learning formats (text, video, webinars, job aids) and was delivered via print, e-learning, and a mobile app.
- Dissemination involved workshops for 208 participants who completed e-modules prior to face-to-face sessions.
Main Results:
- 90% of participants provided feedback on the dissemination workshops.
- Self-rated proficiency increased from 34% to 92% post-training.
- Approximately 80% found the information quality, content organization, and case scenarios excellent to exceptional.
Conclusions:
- The "preterm baby package" is a comprehensive, acceptable, and contextually relevant educational tool for managing sick newborns.
- Further implementation studies are needed to evaluate its impact on newborn outcomes.
