Experiences and perceptions of online continuing professional development among clinicians in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limitations in healthcare worker (HCW) capacity compound the burden of dual TB and HIV epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa. To fill gaps in knowledge and skills, effective continuing profession development (CPD) initiatives are needed to support practicing HCWs reach high standards of care. e-learning opportunities can bring expert knowledge to HCWs in the field and provide a flexible learning option adaptable to local settings. Few studies provide insight into HCW experiences with online CPD in the developing country context.

Methods

An online survey using both close-ended and free response was conducted to HCWs in sub-Saharan Africa who completed the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine online graduate course, "Clinical Management of HIV." Associations b

SUBMITTER: Feldacker C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5747038 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature