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ArticleBMC medical education2024

Knowledge, usability and challenges of e-learning platforms for continuing Professional Development of healthcare professionals at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali.

Agnes Mukamana, Jean Claude Byungura, Felix Manirakiza, Gerard Rushingabigwi

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Article in BMC medical education, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Agnes MukamanaHealth Informatics Department, Regional Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and e-Health (CEBE), University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda. mukagnes23@gmail.com.
Jean Claude ByunguraDepartment of Business Information Technology, College of Business and Economics (CBE), University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Felix ManirakizaPathology Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, P.O. Box 3286, Kigali, Rwanda.
Gerard RushingabigwiBiomedical Engineering Program, Regional Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and e-Health (CEBE), University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHealthcare professionals constitute a critical component of clinical care services. To provide the expected service, they must continuously develop their profession through continuous learning. This kind of learning is recognized as continuing professional development (CPD). Traditionally, CPD is offered onsite. Onsite training is associated with some barriers that prevent healthcare professionals from attending such educational activities, including financial difficulties and long distance. This is why online learning is proposed to overcome these barriers.

objectiveThe main purpose was to evaluate usability, knowledge and challenges of e-learning platforms for CPD of healthcare professionals at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).

methodsThe cross-sectional quantitative study approach was utilized; the data was collected at the workplace of nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals by using a pre-designed questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 and presented as frequencies.

resultsA significant majority was aware of CPD e-learning platforms. For example, 95.7% of the participants were familiar with these platforms, indicating that they had some degree of knowledge about their existence and purpose. Regarding the mode of accessing CPD courses, 82.1% of participants preferred online platforms, demonstrating a strong will to use e-learning platforms.

conclusionThis study highlighted a high level of awareness and utilization of CPD e-learning platforms among healthcare professionals at CHUK, additionally, participants expressed confidence in using the platforms but emphasized the need for further support and training.

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Education, DistanceAdultComputer-Assisted InstructionCross-Sectional StudiesEducation, ContinuingFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelHospitals, TeachingHospitals, UniversityHumansInternetMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesCPDE-learning usabilityHealthcare professionals

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PMID38831265
PMCPMC11149327

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