ArticleBMC medical education2018
A MOOC as an immediate strategy to train health personnel in the cholera outbreak in Mexico.
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Abstract
backgroundIn September 2013, two cases of cholera were reported in Mexico; 1 week later, a new outbreak was reported in the Huasteca region of Hidalgo. Upon the determination that the diagnostic and therapeutic interventions implemented by health personnel overlooked predefined procedures, the National Institute of Public Health, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, immediately designed the massive open online course "Proper cholera containment and management measures" to strengthen and standardize basic prevention and control practices.
methodsDuring the first 5 months, 35,968 participants from across the country finished the course: medical and nursing personnel, health promoters, and hospital staff. To understand the magnitude of the data, an analysis was performed to calculate the MOOC coverage, and multiple linear regression models were generated to relate the score earned in the course to the characteristics of the participants. In addition, a qualitative analysis was performed to identify the dissemination of information, technological barriers, and feedback on course design. A total of 17% of participants were from the state where the outbreak originated, and 33.5% were from its neighboring states.
resultsThis study shows that the need for information is greater when an emergency occurs, and the involvement of the authorities increased the extent of the training response.
conclusionA MOOC can be a useful training strategy to prepare personnel for emergency situations.
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