7 research outputs found
Inclusivity in global research.
BackgroundChronic hepatitis B (CHB) is endemic in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of Australia’s Northern Territory. Progression to liver disease can be prevented if holistic care is provided. Low health literacy amongst health professionals is a known barrier to caring for people living with CHB. We co-designed and delivered a culturally safe “Managing hepatitis B” training course for the Aboriginal health workforce. Here, we present an evaluation of the course.Objectives1. To improve course participants CHB-related knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practice.2. To evaluate the “Managing hepatitis B” training course.3. To enable participants to have the skills and confidence to be part of the care team.MethodsWe used participatory action research and culturally safe principles. We used purpose-built quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools to evaluate our “Managing hepatitis B” training course. We integrated the two forms of data, deductively analysing codes, grouped into categories, and assessed pedagogical outcomes against Kirkpatrick’s training evaluation framework.ResultsEight courses were delivered between 2019 and 2023, with 130 participants from 32 communities. Pre- and post-course questionnaires demonstrated statistically significant improvements in all domains, pConclusionsThe “Managing hepatitis B” training course led to a sustained improvement in the knowledge and attitudes of the Aboriginal health workforce, resulting in improved care and treatment uptake for people living with CHB. Important non-clinical outcomes included strengthening teaching and leadership skills, and empowerment.</div
Map of training locations and participant’s communities.
Map of training locations and participant’s communities.</p
Pre- and post-course questionnaire results from 8 courses, % correct.
Pre- and post-course questionnaire results from 8 courses, % correct.</p
Thematic network diagram representing overarching themes and subthemes (number of mentions).
Thematic network diagram representing overarching themes and subthemes (number of mentions).</p
Demographics of the participants who completed pre- and post-course questionnaires.
Demographics of the participants who completed pre- and post-course questionnaires.</p
Hep B PAST partnership members.
BackgroundChronic hepatitis B (CHB) is endemic in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of Australia’s Northern Territory. Progression to liver disease can be prevented if holistic care is provided. Low health literacy amongst health professionals is a known barrier to caring for people living with CHB. We co-designed and delivered a culturally safe “Managing hepatitis B” training course for the Aboriginal health workforce. Here, we present an evaluation of the course.Objectives1. To improve course participants CHB-related knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practice.2. To evaluate the “Managing hepatitis B” training course.3. To enable participants to have the skills and confidence to be part of the care team.MethodsWe used participatory action research and culturally safe principles. We used purpose-built quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools to evaluate our “Managing hepatitis B” training course. We integrated the two forms of data, deductively analysing codes, grouped into categories, and assessed pedagogical outcomes against Kirkpatrick’s training evaluation framework.ResultsEight courses were delivered between 2019 and 2023, with 130 participants from 32 communities. Pre- and post-course questionnaires demonstrated statistically significant improvements in all domains, pConclusionsThe “Managing hepatitis B” training course led to a sustained improvement in the knowledge and attitudes of the Aboriginal health workforce, resulting in improved care and treatment uptake for people living with CHB. Important non-clinical outcomes included strengthening teaching and leadership skills, and empowerment.</div
Study results measured using Kirkpatrick’s model [51].
Study results measured using Kirkpatrick’s model [51].</p