Improving Leadership Skills in Public Health in India
Author Information
Author(s): Singh Shalini, Mishra Aman Mohan, Uppal Nishant, R Rajaganapathy, Wahl Brian, Engineer Cyrus Y
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Hypothesis
Can a training program enhance leadership and management skills among mid-career medical officers in Uttar Pradesh, India?
Conclusion
The training program showed promise in improving leadership competencies, but customization to local context and addressing organizational barriers are essential.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported high satisfaction with the training environment and methods.
- Average test scores improved from 53.3 to 59.6 after training.
- Participants successfully applied structured problem-solving frameworks in their projects.
- Barriers included human resource constraints and limited autonomy.
Takeaway
This study shows that training can help doctors become better leaders, but they need more time and support to use what they learn.
Methodology
The training included in-person sessions, mentored practicum, and evaluations using Kirkpatrick’s model and paired t-tests.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include participant selection and the influence of external factors on training application.
Limitations
The study could not assess long-term organizational impacts and faced challenges in measuring broader training outcomes.
Participant Demographics
The group included 46 males and 7 females, with a mix of administrative and clinical roles from various districts in Uttar Pradesh.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.003
Statistical Significance
p = 0.003
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