IJCM_293A: A Reflective study about knowledge assessment and feedback of medical officers involved in the training programme for management of Animal bite as per NRCP guidelines & Snakebite in Tertiary HealthCare Centre in Central India

Abstract

Background: A training program for Management of Animal-bite as per NRCP (National Rabies Control Program) guidelines & Snakebite of Medical Officer was conducted in the Tertiary Healthcare Centre. Evaluation of such training has been rarely reported. Objective: The objective of this study was to reflect on the quality of this training program regarding knowledge assessment and feedback. Methodology: A pre-test and post-test cross-sectional assessment of knowledge of medical officers working at health facilities of Bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh government, who attended one-day training program at AIIMS Bhopal in 2023, were conducted through the same questionnaire having 18 single-answer multiple choice questions. Anonymous feedback was also taken through a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using R statistical software. The Chi-square test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the pre-and post-test proportions of correct responses and scores, respectively. Results: Out of a total of 54 participants, 64.8% were males. The median (IQR) age was 41 (31,52) years. The majority of the participants (68.5%) had the qualification of MBBS, 14.8% had PG degree, and the rest, 16.6%, had BAMS degree. Median (IQR) pre and post-test scores were9.0 (9.0, 12.0) and 15 (12, 16.0) respectively. All participants agreed that the training was very useful for the patient care and gave positive feedback related to the management of training. Conclusion: This training was very useful in terms of improvement of knowledge is concerned. More Tertiary Healthcare institutions should take the initiative to conduct such training programs for capacity building of Medical Officers working at community level.