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Journal of Medical Education

Abstract

Purpose: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death in Solomon Islands (SI), requiring a coordinated and sustainable training program related to management of diabetes. This study aimed to report the process of establishment of 2-phase training model and evaluation of program outcome in SI supported by Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan during 2009-2016. Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study. During 2009-2013, a 2-4 day needs-based training program and educational materials including 4-8 in-class theoretical concept lectures and hands-on skill practice sessions for the diabetes care was developed by Taiwan instructors and local health coordinators in SI. For knowledge assessment, a 20-item self-administered questionnaire(100 points) was used to test improvement. The implementation of the training program and the trainees' satisfaction toward training model and instructor's performance were investigated using questionnaires with Likert 5-point scales in outcome phase during 2013-2016. Results: A total of 198 healthcare professionals from 9 provinces in SI participated, and their knowledge about diabetes control was evaluated and it was significantly improved from 42.55 ± 15.45 (pre-program) to 61.00 ± 16.80 (post-program) points (p ＜ 0.05) during 2009-2013. During 2013-2016, participants agreed or strongly agreed to the course contents (4.40 ± 0.27~4.88 ± 0.13 points), and a satisfactory score toward instructor's teaching performance was as high as 4.26 ± 0.29~4.57 ± 0.10 points. Conclusions: The customized training models, materials, and approaches are well-recognized by local healthcare professionals in SI, requiring incorporation of training models in both local lifestyle or cultural backgrounds and evidence-based healthcare measures are required to meet trainees' needs and maximize training outcomes.

First Page

139

Last Page

150

DOI

10.6145/jme.202009_24(3).0002

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