Virtual Simulation Training for Refugee Newborn Care in Tijuana, Mexico, During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Description

Xinshu She, a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at Stanford University, will discuss her collaborative experience reviewing neonatal care virtual teaching and educational evaluation as part of the as part of the Bloomberg School of Public Health Spotlight Series.

About the Talk:

Over 95% of newborn deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to test the feasibility and efficacy of teaching Helping Babies Breathe via virtual simulation to midwives working with refugees in Tijuana, Mexico, during the coronavirus pandemic where in-person teaching was restricted. What makes virtual education in this context more or less effective, and what can be done to ensure those receiving additional training virtually can continue to provide up-to-date care to their community?