A Self-Reported Needs Assessment Survey of Pediatric Orthopaedic Education in Haiti.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The burden of musculoskeletal disease remains high in low-income countries, with a high rate of pediatric disease. Efforts continue for orthopedic education, but there is little guidance on local needs and desires. Our aim was to determine the specific content and modalities that would be most useful for pediatric orthopedic educational programs abroad, and we demonstrate a practical method of identifying country-specific educational deficits through a self-reported needs survey in Haiti.

Design

A cross-sectional survey was administered using an automated response system. We obtained demographic information as well as training and practice patterns, comfort levels with pediatric diagnoses, and desired topics for education using a 5-point Likert Scale.

Setting

SUBMITTER: Qudsi RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6122854 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan - Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature