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. 2016 Dec;101(12):1149-1152.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-310875. Epub 2016 Sep 22.

Enhancing emergency care in low-income countries using mobile technology-based training tools

Hilary Edgcombe  1 , Chris Paton  2 , Mike English  2   3
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Enhancing emergency care in low-income countries using mobile technology-based training tools

Hilary Edgcombe et al. Arch Dis Child. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss the role of mobile technology in developing training tools for health workers, with particular reference to low-income countries (LICs). The global and technological context is outlined, followed by a summary of approaches to using and evaluating mobile technology for learning in healthcare. Finally, recommendations are made for those developing and using such tools, based on current literature and the authors' involvement in the field.

Keywords: Medical Education; Technology; Tropical Paediatrics.

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Conflict of interest statement

The submitted work draws on the experience of the authors’ group in developing a training game for medical education. This wider (not-for-profit) project has been supported via the funders above and crowdfunding through the University of Oxford which has attracted donations in the form of gifts from private individuals and larger bodies including Medecins Sans Frontieres and HTC.

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