Implementation of a novel ultrasound training programme for midwives in Malawi: A mixed methods evaluation using the RE-AIM framework.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite recommendation that all women receive an ultrasound in pregnancy prior to 24 weeks', this remains unavailable to many women in low-income countries where trained practitioners are scarce. Although many programmes have demonstrated efficacy, few have achieved longterm sustainability, with a lack of information about how best to implement such programmes. This mixed-methods study aimed to evaluate the implementation of a novel education package to teach ultrasound-naive midwives in Malawi basic obstetric ultrasound, assessing its impact in the context of the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework.

Methods

The study ran across six sites in Malawi between October 2020 and June 2021, encompassing three phases; pre-im

SUBMITTER: Viner AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10012721 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature