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A Novel 5E Training Model and other Methods Implemented for Rapid Readiness at an Ad-Hoc COVID-19 Facility in New Delhi

Background: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) originated in Wuhan, China in late 2019. An ad-hoc dedicated Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Hospital was setup in New Delhi over a span of 12 days. At this time, new teaching modalities were employed to train the staff with evolving information related to management of COVID-19. This study aims to identify and quantify the effectiveness of these teaching models in terms of learning which was evaluated using case scenarios before and after the teaching session with web based survey tools.

Objectives: To assess education methods and models for training of HCWs during rapid deployment at an ad-hoc dedicated COVID-19 hospital in New Delhi.

Methods: The 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate) teaching modality through peer group teaching methods was utilised in the situation. Four case scenarios, each with five questions were handed out both pre and post the training module. Statistical analysis was done using Mann Whitney U test.

Results: A total of 86 participants (43 doctors and 43 nurses) answered the pre and post-test questionnaires. The total numbers of correct responses were 980 (56.97%) (Mean+SD=48.94+9.17) pre-test versus 1088 (63.25%) (Mean+SD=51.04+9.06) post-test. Post teaching module, the number of correct responses had increased. No significant difference was found in the pre and post-test responses.

Conclusion: An increase in the correct responses to the case oriented scenarios was found. Studies of this nature will contribute towards assessing efficacy of teaching modalities employed in rapid readiness in future.

Author(s):

Suhail Singh*, Aparajita and Anchit Raj Singh

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