Tuyển tập các báo cáo nghiên cứu về y học được đăng trên tạp chí y học Wertheim cung cấp cho các bạn kiến thức về ngành y đề tài: Mobile learning for HIV/AIDS healthcare worker training in resource-limited settings. | Zolfo et al. AIDS Research and Therapy 2010 7 35 http content 7 1 35 AIDS RESEARCH AND THERAPY RESEARCH Open Access Mobile learning for HIV AIDS healthcare worker training in resource-limited settings 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 Maria Zolfo David Iglesias Carlos Kiyan Juan Echevarria Luis Fucay Ellar Llacsahuanga Inge de Waard Victor Suàrez3 Walter Castillo Llaque2 Lutgarde Lynen1 Abstract Background We present an innovative approach to healthcare worker HCW training using mobile phones as a personal learning environment. Twenty physicians used individual Smartphones Nokia N95 and iPhone each equipped with a portable solar charger. Doctors worked in urban and peri-urban HIV AIDS clinics in Peru where almost 70 of the nation s HIV patients in need are on treatment. A set of 3D learning scenarios simulating interactive clinical cases was developed and adapted to the Smartphones for a continuing medical education program lasting 3 months. A mobile educational platform supporting learning events tracked participant learning progress. A discussion forum accessible via mobile connected participants to a group of HIV specialists available for back-up of the medical information. Learning outcomes were verified through mobile quizzes using multiple choice questions at the end of each module. Methods In December 2009 a mid-term evaluation was conducted targeting both technical feasibility and user satisfaction. It also highlighted user perception of the program and the technical challenges encountered using mobile devices for lifelong learning. Results With a response rate of 90 18 20 questionnaires returned the overall satisfaction of using mobile tools was generally greater for the iPhone. Access to Skype and Facebook screen keyboard size and image quality were cited as more troublesome for the Nokia N95 compared to the iPhone. Conclusions Training supervision and clinical mentoring of health workers are the cornerstone of the scaling up process of HIV AIDS care .
