Tailoring an online breastfeeding course for Southeast Asian paediatric trainees- A qualitative study of user experience from Malaysia and Thailand
Issued Date
2022-12-01
Resource Type
eISSN
14726920
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85127263177
Pubmed ID
35351116
Journal Title
BMC Medical Education
Volume
22
Issue
1
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
BMC Medical Education Vol.22 No.1 (2022)
Suggested Citation
Lee Y.K., Wattanapisit A., Ng C.J., Boey C.C.M., Ahmad Kamar A., Choo Y.M., Hong J.S.S., Cheah F.C., Tang S.F., Poh B.K., Chongviriyaphan N., Siwarom S., Visuthranukul C., Koletzko B. Tailoring an online breastfeeding course for Southeast Asian paediatric trainees- A qualitative study of user experience from Malaysia and Thailand. BMC Medical Education Vol.22 No.1 (2022). doi:10.1186/s12909-022-03284-z Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/86969
Title
Tailoring an online breastfeeding course for Southeast Asian paediatric trainees- A qualitative study of user experience from Malaysia and Thailand
Author's Affiliation
SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore
Duke-NUS Medical School
Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM
Universiti Malaya
Walailak University
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Klinikum der Universität München
Duke-NUS Medical School
Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM
Universiti Malaya
Walailak University
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Klinikum der Universität München
Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
Background: This study explored the user experiences of paediatric postgraduate trainees in Malaysia and Thailand in using a 2 h and 15 min online module for breastfeeding developed for Southeast Asia, which was adapted from existing European online modules for European and German Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. Methods: A qualitative study using focus group discussions (FGDs) was conducted with paediatric postgraduate trainees who used an online English-language breastfeeding module in two Thai universities (May 2020, done online) and two Malaysian universities (Sept- Nov 2019, in-person). FGDs explored module usability and utility. Sessions were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. The process of coding was done collaboratively by Thai and Malaysian researchers. Results: Twenty Six resident trainees participated (Thai, n = 13; Malaysian, n = 13). Ages ranged from 29–34 years old, with 21 females. Nineteen participants had never used online learning modules prior to this. Participants took between 1 to 5 sessions to complete the breastfeeding module. Four themes emerged from their experience. 1) The online learning module was more engaging and detailed than previous lectures, courses and/or books, but lacked hands-on training. 2) Using an online platform facilitated learning as eased navigation and resource searching, however, problems were encountered navigating the module on some devices. 3) Learners preferred less words and more graphics, as this helped them capture key messages. 4) Regionally tailored content elicited a mixed reaction from participants. Conclusions: Users found that the adapted module compared favourably with previous learning experiences. However, online learning modules lack hands-on training, and implementation should ideally incorporate a mix of both. Consideration of device diversity and preferences for how content was adapted for local settings are needed for tailoring.