Perspectives on simulation-based training from paediatric healthcare providers in Nigeria: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this study was to explore the access to, and perceived utility of, various simulation modalities by in-service healthcare providers in a resource-scarce setting.

Setting

Paediatric training workshops at a national paediatric conference in Nigeria.

Participants

All 200 healthcare workers who attended the workshop sessions were eligible to participate. A total of 161 surveys were completed (response rate 81%).

Primary and secondary outcome measures

A paper-based 25-item cross-sectional survey on simulation-based training (SBT) was administered to a convenience sample of healthcare workers from secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities.

Results

Respondents were mostly 31-40 years of age (79, 49%) and women (127, 79%). Consulta

SUBMITTER: Umoren R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7044915 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature