Mobile learning/Cases/Health

Mobile learning in health education and healthworker training

Learning About Living

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Readings

Zolfo, M.; Iglesias, D.; Kiyan, C.; Echevarria, J.; Fucay, L.; Llacsahuanga, E.; de Waard, I.; Suàrez, V.; Llaque, W. C. & Lynen, L. (2010), 'Mobile learning for HIV/AIDS healthcare worker training in resource-limited settings', AIDS Research and Therapy 7 (1), 35. http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1742-6405-7-35.pdf

We present an innovative approach to healthcare worker HCW training using mobile phones as a personal learning environment. Twenty physicians used individual Smartphones Nokia N95 and iPhone, each equipped with a portable solar charger. Doctors worked in urban and peri-urban HIV/AIDS clinics in Peru, where almost 70% of the nation’s HIV patients in need are on treatment. A set of 3D learning scenarios simulating interactive clinical cases was developed and adapted to the Smartphones for a continuing medical education program lasting 3 months. A mobile educational platform supporting learning events tracked participant learning progress. A discussion forum accessible via mobile connected participants to a group of HIV specialists available for back-up of the medical information. Learning outcomes were verified through mobile quizzes using multiple choice questions at the end of each module.

Ofomata, U. & Groves, A. (2010), 'Learning about Living - Lessons learnt 2007-2009'. http://mobile.oneworld.net/docs/lal/Lessons_Learnt_Nigeria_2009.pdf