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- Title
Strengthening Primary Health Care Through MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses): A Cross-Sectional Study.
- Authors
Gokdemir, Ozden; Bhattacharya, Sudip; Bakola, Maria; Kucukerdem, Halime Seda; Bojaj, Gazmend; Hoedebecke, Kyle; Jelastopulu, Eleni
- Abstract
Objective: After the increased number of COVID-19 positive patients, a plateau-phase and a decrease in the numbers were expected, followed by a second-phase which could lead to an increased health system workload. The importance of training well-educated and qualified healthcare professionals (HPs) has been reconsidered. The rapid spread of the epidemic revealed the limitations of traditional method education. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) were offered as a solution to keep the information up-to-date and accessible. The aim of our study was to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of healthcare professionals on strengthening the health system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional multi-centered study, an online survey was applied to HPs between February-May 2021. There were 28 participating countries. Due to international participation, the survey was conducted in English. Results: There were 88 female and 87 male participants. Most of the participants were from Europe and Euroasia. Most of them reported their income as $501-$1500 US Dollars). The duration of job experience was between 5-15 years. 111 of them have completed a postdoctoral degree. Conclusions: According to the survey, all the groups reported as the effect of strengthening primary care by MOOCs was positive.
- Subjects
EUROPE; ASIA; MASSIVE open online courses; RESEARCH; WORK; ATTITUDES of medical personnel; CROSS-sectional method; RESEARCH methodology; MEDICAL personnel; PRIMARY health care; HEALTH care reform; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors; EXPERIENTIAL learning; COVID-19 pandemic
- Publication
Konuralp Medical Journal / Konuralp Tip Dergisi, 2023, Vol 15, Issue 3, p417
- ISSN
1309-3878
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18521/ktd.1285324