Development and evaluation of scenario-based e-simulation for humanitarian health training: a mixed-methods action research study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to develop and evaluate a scenario-based e-simulation (SBES) to address the limited avilability of accessible and practical training for humanitarian public health responders. The objectives included SBES customisation, effectiveness evaluation, and identifying learning-enhancing design elements.

Design

A university-based, mixed-methods action research design.

Setting

The study was conducted at an international university's academic centre in Italy, and at a university-based master's programme in Yemen.

Participants

The study involved 20 multidisciplinary global health and education experts and 66 international medical and health sciences students.

Results

Between September 2020 and July 2022, four SBES modules were developed,

SUBMITTER: Bahattab AAS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308908 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature