Authors : Zahraa Al Mohsen, Eman Alharbi, Anfal Y Aqeeli, Rasmiah S Al Mutairi, Ahmed Radwan Mohamed
DOI : 10.18231/j.jeths.2023.003
Volume : 10
Issue : 1
Year : 2023
Page No : 8-11
Infection control is a critical facet of healthcare, infection control aims to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and safeguard both patients and all healthcare workers in health care institutions. Education technology has appeared as a powerful tool for enhancing infection control practices through various innovative approaches, including online courses, virtual reality, simulation training, and mobile applications. This review article discusses the advantages of education technology in infection control, the challenges and barriers faced in implementation, and provides recommendations for maximizing its potential in empowering effective strategies. The findings underline the importance of integrating education technology into infection control programs to enhance knowledge achievement, skill development, and behavior change among healthcare professionals.
Keywords: Education strategies, Infection control, Online courses, Virtual reality, simulation, Mobile submissions.