Abstract
Health worker training is an important component of a holistic outbreak response, and travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the potential of virtual training. Evaluation of training activities is essential for understanding the effectiveness of a training program on knowledge and clinical practice. We conducted an evaluation of the online COVID-19 Healthcare E-Learning Platform (CoHELP) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to assess its effectiveness, measure engagement and completion rates, and determine barriers and enablers to implementation, in order to inform policy and practice for future training in resource-limited settings. The evaluation team conducted a mixed methods evaluation consisting of pre- and post-knowledge quizzes; quantification of engagement with the online platform; post-training surveys; qualitative interviews with training participants, non-participants, and key informants; and audits of six health facilities. A total of 364 participants from PNG signed up to participate in the CoHELP online training platform, with 41% (147/360) completing at least one module. Of the 24 participants who completed the post-training survey, 92% (22/24) would recommend the program to others and 79% (19/24) had used the knowledge or skills gained through CoHELP in their clinical practice. Qualitative interviews found that a lack of time and infrastructural challenges were common barriers to accessing online training, and participants appreciated the flexibility of online, self-paced learning. Initially high registration numbers did not translate to ongoing engagement with the CoHELP online platform, particularly for completion of evaluation activities. Overall, the CoHELP program received positive feedback from participants involved in the evaluation, highlighting the potential for further online training courses in PNG.
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