Evaluating the effectiveness of the Emergency Neurological Life Support educational framework in low-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) is an educational initiative designed to improve the acute management of neurological injuries. However, the applicability of the course in low-income countries in unknown. We evaluated the impact of the course on knowledge, decision-making skills and preparedness to manage neurological emergencies in a resource-limited country.

Methods

A prospective cohort study design was implemented for the first ENLS course held in Asia. Knowledge and decision-making skills for neurological emergencies were assessed at baseline, post-course and at 6 months following course completion. To determine perceived knowledge and preparedness, data were collected using surveys administered immediately post-course and 6 months later.

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SUBMITTER: McCredie VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5856183 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature