Abstract
Assessing the Impact of Standardized Educational Curriculum Modules on Medical Interns’ Preparedness for Independent Practice in Botswana
Highlights
Cancer is a rising global problem, especially in developing countries where over 70% of newly diagnosed cancers occur, and in geographically-isolated indigenous populations in developed countries
Structure/Method/Design: The PIERS on the Move app uses a simple graphical user interface to assist the health care worker user with triage and treatment decisions based on validated clinical risk assessment models that identify women with a suspected hypertensive disorder of pregnancy at greatest risk of developing severe adverse maternal complications, such as eclamptic seizures or antepartum haemorrhage, within 48 hours
During the pilot trial phase 8370 women were cared for using the app and 302 triage or treatment decisions were made
Summary
Interpretation: As emergency medicine continues to develop in Colombia, more residency programs are expected to emerge with a focus on standardization of training across the country. Faculty development and sustainability of academic pursuits will be critically important. In the long-term, the specialty will need to move towards certifying board exams and professional development through a national EM organization
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