An innovative approach to hospital-wide interprofessional capacity building: Côte d’Ivoire National Cancer Center project
Abstract Background Capacity-building initiatives targeting medical personnel in low- and middle-income countries have focused on individual medical professionals within specific disciplines. However, it has become evident that the enhancement of healthcare quality necessitates more than just indivi...
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| description | Abstract Background Capacity-building initiatives targeting medical personnel in low- and middle-income countries have focused on individual medical professionals within specific disciplines. However, it has become evident that the enhancement of healthcare quality necessitates more than just individual capacity-building efforts. As a part of The National Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology Center Project in Côte d’Ivoire, the National Cancer Center Korea has initiated a training project for hospital personnel in Côte d’Ivoire. Methods From May to November 2023, 51 hospital personnel from 21 disciplines from Côte d’Ivoire underwent invitation-based training in Korea. A quantitative analysis of the training outcomes for the trainees and a qualitative assessment of the enablers of the training, involving trainees, trainers, and the coordinating team, were conducted. Results The average score at pre- and post-training evaluation of capabilities of the trainees increased from 2.3 to 4.0 (out of 5.0). In addition to medical knowledge and technical skills sharing, trainees collaborated in group activities to develop workflow manuals for disease-, discipline-, and department-specific tasks through a multidisciplinary and cross-functional approach. The qualitative assessment indicated the importance of contextually relevant curriculum development with a special focus on establishing hospital operational plans, maintaining trainee autonomy and motivation, building mutual trust and cooperation between partner countries, engaging stakeholders actively, and providing effective leadership and support structures through a dedicated coordinating team were crucial factors for program success. Conclusions Effective hospital personnel capacity building programs should not only focus on imparting medical knowledge and technical skills but also actively engage trainees in developing hospital operational plans. Furthermore, ensuring mutual trust and cooperation among various stakeholders, along with the establishment of a dedicated coordinating team, is essential for the success of the program. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9d40d09a96ca4c31b51e01f38a3b4a042025-02-02T12:29:58ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202025-01-0125111210.1186/s12909-025-06639-4An innovative approach to hospital-wide interprofessional capacity building: Côte d’Ivoire National Cancer Center projectJiyoung Han0Innocent Adoubi1Mee Joo Kang2Sarang Lee3So-Youn Jung4Chong Woo Yoo5Education & Training Team, National Cancer CenterService de Cancérologie, CHU de TreichvilleInternational Cooperation Working Group, Office of Public Relations and Collaboration, National Cancer CenterInternational Cooperation Working Group, Office of Public Relations and Collaboration, National Cancer CenterInternational Cooperation Working Group, Office of Public Relations and Collaboration, National Cancer CenterInternational Cooperation Working Group, Office of Public Relations and Collaboration, National Cancer CenterAbstract Background Capacity-building initiatives targeting medical personnel in low- and middle-income countries have focused on individual medical professionals within specific disciplines. However, it has become evident that the enhancement of healthcare quality necessitates more than just individual capacity-building efforts. As a part of The National Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology Center Project in Côte d’Ivoire, the National Cancer Center Korea has initiated a training project for hospital personnel in Côte d’Ivoire. Methods From May to November 2023, 51 hospital personnel from 21 disciplines from Côte d’Ivoire underwent invitation-based training in Korea. A quantitative analysis of the training outcomes for the trainees and a qualitative assessment of the enablers of the training, involving trainees, trainers, and the coordinating team, were conducted. Results The average score at pre- and post-training evaluation of capabilities of the trainees increased from 2.3 to 4.0 (out of 5.0). In addition to medical knowledge and technical skills sharing, trainees collaborated in group activities to develop workflow manuals for disease-, discipline-, and department-specific tasks through a multidisciplinary and cross-functional approach. The qualitative assessment indicated the importance of contextually relevant curriculum development with a special focus on establishing hospital operational plans, maintaining trainee autonomy and motivation, building mutual trust and cooperation between partner countries, engaging stakeholders actively, and providing effective leadership and support structures through a dedicated coordinating team were crucial factors for program success. Conclusions Effective hospital personnel capacity building programs should not only focus on imparting medical knowledge and technical skills but also actively engage trainees in developing hospital operational plans. Furthermore, ensuring mutual trust and cooperation among various stakeholders, along with the establishment of a dedicated coordinating team, is essential for the success of the program.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06639-4Medical educationLow and middle income countriesInternational cooperationCapacity buildingProfessional autonomy |
| spellingShingle | Jiyoung Han Innocent Adoubi Mee Joo Kang Sarang Lee So-Youn Jung Chong Woo Yoo An innovative approach to hospital-wide interprofessional capacity building: Côte d’Ivoire National Cancer Center project BMC Medical Education Medical education Low and middle income countries International cooperation Capacity building Professional autonomy |
| title | An innovative approach to hospital-wide interprofessional capacity building: Côte d’Ivoire National Cancer Center project |
| title_full | An innovative approach to hospital-wide interprofessional capacity building: Côte d’Ivoire National Cancer Center project |
| title_fullStr | An innovative approach to hospital-wide interprofessional capacity building: Côte d’Ivoire National Cancer Center project |
| title_full_unstemmed | An innovative approach to hospital-wide interprofessional capacity building: Côte d’Ivoire National Cancer Center project |
| title_short | An innovative approach to hospital-wide interprofessional capacity building: Côte d’Ivoire National Cancer Center project |
| title_sort | innovative approach to hospital wide interprofessional capacity building cote d ivoire national cancer center project |
| topic | Medical education Low and middle income countries International cooperation Capacity building Professional autonomy |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06639-4 |
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