Simulation-Based Training for Healthcare Workers in Tanzania
Author Information
Author(s): Kamala Benjamin A., Moshiro Robert, Kalabamu Florence S., Kjetil Torgeirsen, Guga Godfrey, Githiri Beatrice, Samson Justine, Chavala Philimon, Qorro Grace, Kayera Damas, Kamala Ivony, Massay Catherine, Mdoe Paschal, Daudi Vickfarajaeli, Mduma Esto, Mwashemele Shally, Bundala Felix, Ersdal Hege, Lafontan Sara Rivenes
Primary Institution: Haydom Lutheran Hospital
Hypothesis
Can simulation-based training improve the skills of healthcare workers in managing birth-related complications in Tanzania?
Conclusion
The study found that facilitator-led in-situ simulation training occurred more frequently when individual skills-training sessions were recorded, regardless of the workload of healthcare workers.
Supporting Evidence
- 1,290 healthcare workers were trained across 30 health facilities.
- Training sessions were conducted regardless of the clinical workload of healthcare workers.
- High motivation and participation were reported among stakeholders involved in the training.
- Facilitator-led simulations were more frequent in facilities that recorded individual skills training.
- Data from local facilities were actively used to guide training activities.
Takeaway
This study shows that training healthcare workers with simulations helps them learn better how to take care of mothers and babies during birth.
Methodology
A mixed-methods study with quantitative and qualitative data collected from 30 health facilities in Tanzania over one year.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to lack of qualitative data from some facilities and reliance on self-reported training data.
Limitations
The qualitative dataset does not include strengths and opportunities for six facilities in the Tabora region, and the study could not link simulation practice with clinical outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Healthcare workers from 30 hospitals across five regions in Tanzania.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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