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Usage and impact of an online education tool for preventing sudden unexpected death in infancy

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From Māori Health Review Issue 44
Authors:
  • Cowan S et al
Summary:

This group of researchers from Christchurch describes the usage, impact and reach of their online education tool designed to prevent sudden infant death. They formatted a 24-slide presentation for online access, which was designed for mainstream audiences and intended to align current knowledge, attitudes and actions for a blitz approach to preventing sudden infant death in NZ. Between 18 November 2009 and 31 December 2011, 3286 online sessions were completed, 2683 (81.7%) of which had complete data. Average usage was 24.4 completed sessions/week over the 2-year study period, at a cost of NZD1.11 per completed session. Usage reached across regions, ethnic groups and roles. On completion of the course, most respondents (68.8%) rated highly (7–9/9) their ‘increased confidence’ to discuss infant sleep safety with others. A high increased confidence rating was significantly influenced by spending more time per slide and being Māori, Pacific, Asian or ‘Other’ compared with New Zealand European.

Comment:
Useful information for services/agencies who may be thinking of developing e-learning tools. Although more NZ European people accessed the tool compared with Māori, it appears that Māori learners felt more confident in sharing the health messages learnt. Strategies to improve access for Māori e-learners should be considered.
Reference: J Paediatr Child Health 2013;49(3):228-32
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Independent commentary by Dr. Matire Hardwood

Dr Matire Harwood (Ngapuhi) has worked in Hauora Māori, primary health and rehabilitation settings as clinician and researcher since graduating from Auckland Medical School in 1994. She also holds positions on a number of boards, committees and advisory groups including the Health Research Council. Matire lives in Auckland with her whānau including partner Haunui and two young children Te Rangiura and Waimarie.

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