Survey-based experiential learning as a new approach to strengthening non-technical skills in LMIC health care settings

BMC Medical Education

Karin Hugelius¹  Samuel Edelbring¹  Ruhija Hodza-Beganovic²  Peter Berggren³ 

[1] School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden;School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden;International Medical Program, Region Östergötland, Center for Disaster Medicine and Traumatology, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden;School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden;International Medical Program, Region Östergötland, Center for Disaster Medicine and Traumatology, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden;Department of Computer and Information Science, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden;

关键词: Non-technical skills;    NTS;    Experiential learning;    LMIC;    Teamwork;    Interprofessional learning;    Design-based research;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12909-021-02619-6

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThis study outlines key aspects of professional development among health professionals in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). LMICs need support in developing their continuing medical education, and non-technical skills (NTS) that have been neglected in this respect. Given the nature of NTS, educational methods should be used experientially. This study aims to explore an interactive educational approach to increase NTS among health care professionals in an LMIC setting.MethodsA design-based research approach was applied to develop an educational method. Key NTS concepts were identified, which directed the selection of research-based surveys. A series of workshops was designed in which a survey-based experiential approach was developed. The educational process followed a pattern of individual reflection, small group discussion and relating the concepts to the local practice in a wider group.ResultsAn approach to increase NTS in LMIC settings emerged in iterative development through conducting workshops with health care teams in the Balkans. The topics could be grouped into individual, team, and organisational dimensions. The approach can be described as survey-based experiential learning involving steps in recurring interaction with participants. The steps include identifying concepts in individual, team and organization dimensions and contextualising them using experiential learning on the individual and group levels.ConclusionAn overarching approach has been developed that addresses NTS in an LMIC setting. The survey-based experiential learning approach can be beneficial for raising professional awareness and the development of sustainable healthcare settings in LMICs.

【 授权许可】

CC BY