The educational outcomes of an online pilot workshop in CBRNe emergencies

Farhat, H.; Laughton, James; Joseph, A.; Abougalala, Walid; Dhiab, Mohamed Ben; Alinier, Guillaume

doi:10.5339/jemtac.2022.38

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“…Another study showed that participants' confidence in responding to CBRN disasters increased with practice [40].Additionally, the clustering determined by unsupervised ML in Figures 5 and 6 helped to identify that most participants agreed with the elements raised in the MIM questions (MIMQ). These questions explored their opinions on a few themes, including CBRN preparedness, international cooperation perspectives within the MENA region, the value of tabletop exercises as a training modality for CBRN, and the role of the World Health Organization in leading this coordination within the region.…”

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Perspectives on Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Farhat,

Alinier,

Helou

et al. 2024

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Perspectives on Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Farhat,

Alinier,

Helou

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“…While this approach has long been considered essential, its efficacy in meeting contemporary educational needs in all environments is increasingly questioned. 20 Studies show that didactic learning may need to improve in fostering critical thinking and practical skills while efficiently disseminating factual knowledge, potentially leading to lower satisfaction levels among students who request a more interactive and engaging learning environment. 17 , 21 In contrast, problem‐based learning, such as the OSCE, represents a suitable change, emphasizing student‐centered learning and practical problem‐solving skills.…”

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“…This aligns with the traditional didactic method, characterized by lecturer‐led teaching. While this approach has long been considered essential, its efficacy in meeting contemporary educational needs in all environments is increasingly questioned 20 . Studies show that didactic learning may need to improve in fostering critical thinking and practical skills while efficiently disseminating factual knowledge, potentially leading to lower satisfaction levels among students who request a more interactive and engaging learning environment 17,21 .…”

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Evaluation of the implementation of the objective structured clinical examination in health sciences education from a low‐income context in Tunisia: A cross‐sectional study

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Farhat,

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BackgroundObjective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is well‐established and designed to evaluate students' clinical competence and practical skills in a standardized and objective manner. While OSCEs are widespread in higher‐income countries, their implementation in low‐resource settings presents unique challenges that warrant further investigation.AimThis study aims to evaluate the perception of the health sciences students and their educators regarding deploying OSCEs within the School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Sousse (SHSTS) in Tunisia and their efficacity in healthcare education compared to traditional practical examination methods.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study was conducted in June 2022, focusing on final‐year Health Sciences students at the SHSTS in Tunisia. The study participants were students and their educators involved in the OSCEs from June 6th to June 11th, 2022. Anonymous paper‐based 5‐point Likert scale satisfaction surveys were distributed to the students and their educators, with a separate set of questions for each. Spearman, Mann–Whitney U and Krusakll–Wallis tests were utilized to test the differences in satisfaction with the OSCEs among the students and educators. The Wilcoxon Rank test was utilized to examine the differences in students' assessment scores in the OSCEs and the traditional practical examination methods.ResultsThe satisfaction scores were high among health sciences educators and above average for students, with means of 3.82 ± 1.29 and 3.15 ± 0.56, respectively. The bivariate and multivariate analyzes indicated a significant difference in the satisfaction between the students' specialities. Further, a significant difference in their assessment scores distribution in the practical examinations and OSCEs was also demonstrated, with better performance in the OSCEs.ConclusionOur study provides evidence of the relatively high level of satisfaction with the OSCEs and better performance compared to the traditional practical examinations. These findings advocate for the efficacy of OSCEs in low‐income countries and the need to sustain them.

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“…In addition, ‘ tabletop training is useful when used together with Emergo training and in‐life simulation scenarios ’. Recent research, including Middle Eastern participants, has demonstrated that tabletop exercises can also be held online and provide the same outcomes as the face‐to‐face version (Farhat et al, 2022).…”

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Exploring attitudes towards health preparedness in the Middle East and North Africa against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats: A qualitative study

Farhat,

Alinier,

Helou

et al. 2023

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Since 1970, Middle East and North African (MENA) countries have witnessed evolutionary industrial development and long‐running terrorist and inter‐country conflicts. Additionally, the risk of accidental, deliberate or natural chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats has also increased, requiring a collaborative review of the health sectors’ preparedness for potential CBRN risks within the region. This study aimed to explore the opinion of multidisciplinary experts interested in disaster management research in MENA about perspectives and challenges on readiness for potential CBRN incidents.A modified interview online link was sent to the participants. A qualitative thematic analysis was performed on the responses using Nvivo®12 software, following semi‐structured modified interviews using the Phonic® application.A total of 29 participants were sufficient to reach the data saturation. Through an inductive coding approach, five themes were identified: ‘CBRN‐Related Incidents are a Threat’, ‘Inadequate National Practice and Policy’, ‘Need for International Cooperation’, ‘Importance of Better Mass Gathering Management’, and ‘Ineffective Hospital Preparedness’.With the assistance of the World Health Organization, there is a consensus on the need for cooperation between the MENA countries to ensure adequate healthcare preparedness for CBRN threats. Suggested measures should be considered, such as creating a unified database and liaison officer designation.

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The educational outcomes of an online pilot workshop in CBRNe emergencies

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Perspectives on Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Perspectives on Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Evaluation of the implementation of the objective structured clinical examination in health sciences education from a low‐income context in Tunisia: A cross‐sectional study

Exploring attitudes towards health preparedness in the Middle East and North Africa against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats: A qualitative study

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