Previously submitted to: Journal of Medical Internet Research (no longer under consideration since Aug 15, 2025)
Date Submitted: Dec 11, 2023
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Multiplatform approach to asynchronous continuing medical education in low- and middle-income countries
ABSTRACT
Background:
Good health and quality education are important preconditions to sustainable development and capacity building in global health partnerships. Research shows that there is a need for exploring and documenting the process of organizing online medical education programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and developing new conceptual models for enhancing learning and engagement for healthcare professionals.
Objective:
The goal of this qualitative study was to explore multidisciplinary team experiences with developing multiplatform continuing medical education training programs for healthcare professionals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), specifically focusing on the Republic of Armenia, an LMIC located in the southern Caucasus region
Methods:
A qualitative study with semi-structured focus group interviews was conducted with 10 multidisciplinary experts involved in the development of the program. The qualitative data was analyzed using the NVivo 12 qualitative data analysis software. The thematic analysis involved two cycles of coding to identify the emergent themes and related sub-themes.
Results:
The analysis of the qualitative data from the focus groups resulted in four major themes and related sub-themes. The major themes included Lessons Learned, Challenges, Recommendations, and Future Directions.
Conclusions:
This work can serve as a model for healthcare education program managers that focus on the development of asynchronous virtual medical training for LMICs thus contributing to sustainable development and capacity building in global health partnerships. Clinical Trial: N/A
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