Improving care for newborns and children in Tanzania using smartphones and e-learning
Using adaptive e-learning and smartphones to improve newborn and pediatric admission care outcomes in Mwanza, Tanzania
This study is all about using smartphones and online learning to help train healthcare workers in Mwanza, Tanzania, so they can provide better care for newborns and children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11060555 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the quality of care for newborns and children in Mwanza, Tanzania, by utilizing adaptive e-learning and smartphones to train healthcare providers. The project focuses on developing a tailored educational program that adjusts to the specific needs of providers, ensuring they receive relevant and effective training. By combining digital learning with in-person skills practice, the research seeks to improve provider knowledge and ultimately patient outcomes in pediatric care. The approach is designed to be scalable and adaptable to various healthcare settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are newborns and children receiving care in health facilities in Mwanza, Tanzania.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Mwanza or those not receiving care in the targeted health facilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce child mortality rates by improving the quality of care provided to newborns and children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies of the adaptive e-learning approach have shown significant improvements in provider knowledge, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meaney, Peter a — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Meaney, Peter a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.