Content validation of needs assessment survey for remote education initiative in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Historically, educational initiatives in global health have involved expert lectures by visitors. However, incomplete understanding of the target population and resources can limit the efficacy of lectures by international faculty. Little data exists on the magnitude of this problem. The goal of this study was to create and validate a needs assessment tool to guide lecture development as part of a larger study to implement virtual lectures for a residency program in Tanzania by members of an American faculty.

Methods

Two study authors familiar with the Tanzanian hospital and residency program derived surveys for local residents and faculty. An expert panel consisting of two faculty members and one resident from each institution evaluated the questions. Each item w

SUBMITTER: Longerstaey O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10701358 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature