Evaluation of a Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics Course in Peru
Author Information
Author(s): Walter H. Curioso, Jacquelyn R. Hansen, Arturo Centurion-Lara, Patricia J. Garcia, Fredric M. Wolf, Sherrilynne Fuller, King K. Holmes, Ann Marie Kimball
Primary Institution: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Hypothesis
Can a joint Bioinformatics and Medical/Public Health Informatics course effectively improve knowledge and skills among health professionals in Peru?
Conclusion
The course was successful in improving participants' knowledge and received positive evaluations.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants' knowledge scores improved significantly from pre-test to post-test.
- 76% of comments about the course were positive.
- Participants rated the course's usefulness as very good.
Takeaway
This study shows that a week-long course can help health workers learn important technology skills, making them better at their jobs.
Methodology
Participants completed pre- and post-tests to measure knowledge gains, along with daily and end-of-course evaluations.
Limitations
The short duration of the course limited interaction and knowledge retention.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 27 males and 16 females from various health-related professions, primarily from Peru.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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