ADECA: A novel course for training Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Educators in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors' conclusion
The ADECA course has successfully created a pool of competent paediatric diabetes nurse educators who can support children and their families as well as train other healthcare personnel in diabetes care and become future faculty members. This bespoke course can be adapted for use in other low-income countries. </p>.
Study context
- Population
- Nurses from seven sub-Saharan African countries selected for the first paediatric diabetes educator course
- Participants
- 15 nurses7 countries
- Outcome
- Course completion and evaluation (Kirkpatrick levels)
Methodological detailsKirkpatrick model evaluation, hybrid 1-year course, Hybrid 1-year course in six phases: online modules, in-person modules, work-based assessments
- Kirkpatrick model evaluation
- Hybrid 1-year course
- Hybrid 1-year course in six phases: online modules, in-person modules, work-based assessments
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Successfully completed the course
100%
Strongly agreed in-person modules were beneficial and enjoyable
100%
Strongly agreed online modules were beneficial and enjoyable
87.5%
Further findings
Professional activity after course · 18 months after completion
- Joined national committees
- 73%
- Actively involved in developing national guidelines and influencing policy
- 27%
- Presented at national or international scientific conferences
- 40%
- Contributing to care of children and young people with diabetes and leading training of other healthcare professionals
Original publication
ADECA: A novel course for training Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Educators in Sub-Saharan Africa. Horm Res Paediatr. Published 21 June 2025. doi:10.
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