Co-designing a virtual community of practice (VCoP) for maternal and child health in Burkina Faso

Co-designing a virtual community of practice (VCoP) for maternal and child health in Burkina Faso

Abstract Background In Burkina Faso, maternity is a risk. Global Affairs Canada funded the initiative PASME-2 with World University Service of Canada, Laval University and Farm Radio International to improve maternal outcomes. A preventative program was co-developed. Phase 1 included to train the He...

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Published in:European journal of public health Vol. 30; no. Supplement_5
Main Authors: Lapierre, J, Ouellet, M, Goyer-Pétrin, G, Gagnon, M-P, Dupéré, S, Guillaumie, L, Abdoulaye, A, Côté, A, Leblanc, N, Uwineza, V
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford Publishing Limited (England) 01-09-2020
Subjects:
Child care
Childrens health
Co-design
Fairness
Health disparities
Innovations
International cooperation
Maternal & child health
Medical personnel
Partnerships
Problem solving
Professional development
Professionals
Public health
Radio
Social sciences
Sustainable practices
Technology
Training
Canada
Burkina Faso
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Summary:Abstract Background In Burkina Faso, maternity is a risk. Global Affairs Canada funded the initiative PASME-2 with World University Service of Canada, Laval University and Farm Radio International to improve maternal outcomes. A preventative program was co-developed. Phase 1 included to train the Health Ministry training coordinators. Phase 2 related to the training of nearly 100 health professionals. Phase 3 received funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council in partnership with the Centre for International Cooperation in Health and Development and TIESS, a liaison and transfer expert in Québec, to support local teams towards sustainable practice changes. Results On the first objective, to describe the co-development of this living lab are presented. We share our perspective of the co-designing challenges, tools, and solutions. We will demonstrate the VCoP platform and environment. Method. A participative co-design approach, allowed the engagement of several stakeholders in the process. Results. Four workshops were organised. Seventeen maternal and child care health professionals took part in the initial 8-month development phase. Results Four steps of the six phases of Gusche innovation design are presented with associated products and results. Implementation challenges, critical decisions, role of face-to-face meetings, technology factors, digital literacy and solutions are presented. Conclusions Implementing a technology innovation in low income setting with limited access to the web and to technologies is a challenge. Its advantages are greater: access to evidenced-base care, facilitating professional development, creating a safe space and leading to emerging problem-solving collective solutions. Conceived as a capacitating environment (Sen) and supporting strength-based (Gottlieb) care through partnership, this VCoP becomes a driver of action to maintain preventative health competence and to share experiences and ways of knowing. Key messages The digital space crosses the borders and can contribute to human development and expansion of safe, evidenced-based and culturally appropriate professional practices. Working in partnerships, interprofessional and intersectoral, with public and community groups can create synergies that will unfold in greater health equity.
ISSN:1101-1262
1464-360X
DOI:10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.903