Advancing Healthcare Competence in the Management of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Primary Healthcare Settings
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https://doi.org/10.56294/hl2022133Keywords:
Healthcare, Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), Paired t-test, Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, ManagementAbstract
Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) remains a significant global health issue, particularly in primary healthcare settings. Enhancing healthcare competence in RHD management was crucial for early detection and effective treatment. The investigation aims to improve healthcare workers' competence in managing RHD through targeted training programs and assess the impact on their knowledge and clinical practices. Pre- and post-training surveys were used to assess knowledge, confidence, and practices. Clinical observations were conducted in 46 primary healthcare settings, involving 94 healthcare workers. Variables include knowledge level, Confidence in RHD Management, clinical practice adherence, diagnostic accuracy, and patient education effectiveness. Statistical analysis using SPSS Version 25, including the Paired t-test and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed significant improvements in healthcare workers' competence in RHD diagnosis, treatment, and patient education (p<0.05). The Paired t-test was used to compare the mean differences in pre- and post-training scores for normally distributed data, it helps determine whether the mean difference between the two sets of data was statistically significant. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test assessed if there was significant variation between the two related samples (before and after training) by looking at the rank order of the differences rather than the actual values.The training program effectively enhanced healthcare workers' competence in managing RHD. The intervention holds promise for improving RHD outcomes in primary healthcare settings, with potential for broader implementation.
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