Pilot Implementation of a Computer-based Training Course on Newborn Hearing Screening and Teleaudiology among Primary Healthcare Providers in Low Resource Settings

Authors

  • Talitha Karisse L. Yarza, MClinAud Philippine National Ear Institute, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9506-0361
  • Abegail Jayne P. Amoranto, MSc National Telehealth Center, National Institutes of Health University of the Philippines Manila; College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0613-0231
  • Monica B. Sunga National Telehealth Center, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Abby Dariel F. Santos, RN National Telehealth Center, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Mark Lenon O. Tulisana, RN, PGDip National Telehealth Center, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Teresa Luisa G. Cruz, MD, MHPEd Philippine National Ear Institute, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila; College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Philip B. Fullante, MD Philippine National Ear Institute, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila; College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4064-229X
  • James P. Marcin, MD, MPH Department of Pediatrics, University of California Davis School of Medicine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7281-6947
  • Luis G. Sison, PhD Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Charlotte M. Chiong, MD, PhD Philippine National Ear Institute, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila; College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4503-9390
  • Portia Grace F. Marcelo, MD, MPH National Telehealth Center, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila; College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8640-0985

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v57i9.5050

Keywords:

newborn hearing screening, computer-based training, eLearning

Abstract

Objective. Newborn hearing screening (NHS) in the Philippines has been mandated by law since 2009. However, lack of awareness and knowledge about NHS remains a challenge, especially among healthcare providers. This paper describes the pilot implementation of a computer-based training (CBT) course on NHS and teleaudiology among primary healthcare providers (PHCPs) in rural Philippines.

Methods. A four-module web-based training course on newborn hearing screening and teleaudiology in an online learning management system (LMS) was field-tested among PHCPs from eight rural communities in the Philippines. Participants were given four weeks to complete the course.

Results. Forty-two PHCPs participated in the CBT. Thirty-four (81%) completed the whole course (mean attrition rate of 4.8% per module) at a mean duration of 10.2 days. Baseline data shows that participants had no NHS training, although the majority (83%) had information and communications technology (ICT) training. Comparison of preand post-test mean scores showed a 24.0% (p<0.001) significant increase in the post-test in all four modules. Passing rates (i.e., score ?70%) from pre- to post-test increased by 54.6% (range: 38-80% increase). Usability of the CBT was rated high with a mean score of 4.32 out of 5 (range: 4.13 to 4.47), covering all eight parameters. Participants expressed general satisfaction and a
positive attitude on CBT to improve knowledge on NHS and teleaudiology.

Conclusion. Even in low resource settings where gaps in ICT infrastructure exist, eLearning can be used as an alternative approach to increase awareness and support training of healthcare providers on newborn hearing screening.

 

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Published

2023-09-27

Issue

Vol. 57 No. 9 (2023): Hearing for Life (HeLe) Research Program, Newborn Hearing Screening in the Philippines and Beyond

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Pilot Implementation of a Computer-based Training Course on Newborn Hearing Screening and Teleaudiology among Primary Healthcare Providers in Low Resource Settings. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2023 Sep. 27 [cited 2025 Apr. 25];57(9). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/5050

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