Blended learning (BL) in Paediatric emergency Care: Experience from Aga Khan University hospital

Introduction: E-learning and blended learning (BL) as a strategy in high stake specialties like Pediatric Emergency Medicine is gaining popularity. BL is a feasible and efficient way of disseminating knowledge to healthcare providers in challenging contexts. In this poster presentation, we will share a proposal of a research study that we wish to undertake, and seek feedback.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Blended learning approach for Pediatric Emergency Care training.

Methods: A 13-week course of Pediatric Emergency Care will be developed, and offered to the physicians working in emergency settings of public and private sector hospitals. It will be a blend of Online and face-to-face interaction.  It will contain modules on resuscitation, common Paediatric emergencies and trauma management. Knowledge will be taught online while the skills like CPR, Cardio version, Defibrillation, Insertion of Intraosseous line will be taught in the one week face to face interaction. The modules includes different teaching and learning strategies including, self-reading, demonstration sessions, case based discussions, assignments and live online sessions. The summative assessment will be in the form of online quizzes and pre and post-tests of knowledge.

To determine the effectiveness of the BL approach for the Pediatric Emergency Care training, the grades of pre and posttest will be evaluated and the change in knowledge will be assessed.

Result: The course is in the process of being developed. The data will be gathered before, during and at the end of the course. The data will be analyzed and shared.