Assessing the Efficacy of the Fundamentals of Research and Career Development Course Overseas

Nadler, Evan P.; Krishnaswami, Sanjay; Brundage, Susan I.; Kim, Lawrence T.; Kingham, T. Peter; Nwariaku, Fiemu E.; Nwomeh, Benedict C.

doi:10.1016/j.jss.2010.03.069

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“…Argimon-Pallàs et al (2011) found a significant increase in EBM knowledge and skills among family medicine residents who underwent a short training course on evidence-based practice. Nadler et al found that a career and research development course presented to Nigerian surgeons had at least short-term efficacy and observed that potential cultural differences were not an impediment to knowledge acquisition (Nadler et al, 2010). Dodani and LaPorte (2008) showed shortand long-term benefits of a relatively more extensive course on research methodology presented in Pakistan.…”

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Building Surgical Research Capacity Globally: Efficacy of a Clinical Research Course for Surgeons in Low-Resource Settings

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Musculoskeletal injury confers an enormous burden of preventable disability and mortality in low-and moderate-income countries (LMICs). Appropriate orthopedic and trauma care services are lacking. Leading international health agencies emphasize the critical need to create and sustain research capacity in the developing world as a strategic factor in the establishment of functional, independent health systems. One aspect of building research capacity is partnership between developing and developed countries, and knowledge sharing via these collaborations. This study evaluated the efficacy of a short, intensive course designed to educate surgeons on fundamental aspects of clinical research using evidence-based medicine (EBM) principles. Orthopedic surgeons from the United States and Canada presented a one-day course on the fundamentals of clinical research in Havana, Cuba. Knowledge acquisition was assessed on the part of course participants and surveyed current involvement with and attitudes toward clinical research. Questionnaires were presented to participants immediately preceding and following the course. The mean pre-test score was 43.9% (95% CI: 41.1-46.6%). The mean post-test score was 59.3% (95% CI: 56.5-62.1%). There were relative score increases in each subgroup based on professional level, subjective level of familiarity with EBM concepts, and subjective level of experience in research. This study establishes the short-term efficacy of an intensive course designed to impart knowledge in EBM and clinical research. Further study is necessary to determine the long-term benefits of this type of course. This may be a useful part of an overall strategy to build health research capacity in LMICs, ultimately contributing to improved access to high-quality surgical care.

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Building Surgical Research Capacity Globally: Efficacy of a Clinical Research Course for Surgeons in Low-Resource Settings

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“…To help avoid permanent dependency on HIC, develop autonomous, well‐functioning academic systems, and create a pipeline to improve long‐term workforce capacity, local faculty must develop skills to continue such initiatives. The West African College of Surgeons (WACS) and Association for Academic Surgery’s (AAS) joint effort to deploy the Fundamentals of Surgical Research course (FSRC) in West Africa (WACS/AAS FSRC), demonstrates a model for educating local providers in skills necessary to conduct research [42]. Importantly, this program was successful in transitioning administration to local partners.…”

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Ethics in Global Pediatric Surgery: Existing Dilemmas and Emerging Challenges

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The rapid growth of global pediatric surgery beyond direct care delivery into research, education, and advocacy necessitates re‐evaluation of the traditional ethical paradigms which have governed our partnerships in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMIC). Within this paper, we consider current and emerging ethical challenges and discuss principles to consider in order to promote autonomous systems for pediatric surgical care in LMIC.

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The Journal of Surgical Research – 2012

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2012

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Assessing the Efficacy of the Fundamentals of Research and Career Development Course Overseas

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

Building Surgical Research Capacity Globally: Efficacy of a Clinical Research Course for Surgeons in Low-Resource Settings

Building Surgical Research Capacity Globally: Efficacy of a Clinical Research Course for Surgeons in Low-Resource Settings

Ethics in Global Pediatric Surgery: Existing Dilemmas and Emerging Challenges

The Journal of Surgical Research – 2012

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