Enhancing Research Capacity for Global Health: Evaluation of a Distance-Based Program for International Study Coordinators

Autor/inn/en	Wilson, Lynda Law; Rice, Marti; Jones, Carolynn T.; Joiner, Cynthia; LaBorde, Jennifer; McCall, Kimberly; Jester, Penelope M.; Carter, Sheree C.; Boone, Chrissy; Onwuzuligbo, Uzoma; Koneru, Alaya
Titel	Enhancing Research Capacity for Global Health: Evaluation of a Distance-Based Program for International Study Coordinators
Quelle	In: Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 33 (2013) 1, S.67-75 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0894-1912
DOI	10.1002/chp.21167
Schlagwörter	Continuing Education; Teaching Methods; Elective Courses; Health Personnel; Professional Development; Internet; Course Content; Required Courses; Evaluation; Pretests Posttests; Likert Scales; Nursing; Scores; Alabama; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Weiterbildung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Elective course; Wahlkurs; Medizinisches Personal; Kursprogramm; Pflichtkurs; Evaluierung; Likert-Skala; Krankenpflege; USA
Abstract	Introduction: Due to the increasing number of clinical trials conducted globally, there is a need for quality continuing education for health professionals in clinical research manager (CRM) roles. This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a distance-based continuing education program for CRMs working outside the United States. Methods: A total of 692 applications were received from CRMs in 50 countries. Of these, 166 were admitted to the program in two cohorts. The program, taught online and in English, included 4 required and 1 optional course. Course materials were also provided as hard copies and on CDs. A pretest/posttest design was used to evaluate the outcome of the program in terms of changes in knowledge, participants' capacity-building activities at their research sites; and participant and supervisor perceptions of program impact. Results: Participants demonstrated significant improvements in knowledge about clinical research, rated course content and teaching strategies positively, and identified the opportunity for interactions with international peers as a major program strength. Challenges for participants were limited time to complete assignments and erratic Internet access. Participants offered capacity-building programs to 5061 individuals at their research sites. Supervisors indicated that they would recommend the program and perceived the program improved CRM effectiveness and site research capacity. Discussion: Results suggest that this type of continuing education program addresses a growing need for education of CRMs working in countries that have previously had limited involvement with global clinical trials. (Contains 6 tables and 1 exhibit.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10