The aim is to explore the use of both face-to-face and online methods (blended learning) for the training of primary care doctors in COPD in Bangladesh. We will assess the feasibility of the blended approach, comparing exam scores with usual face-to-face training and exploring participants’ thoughts following the training.

In Bangladesh, more than 6.5 million people over the age of 40 have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is often under diagnosed and not well managed by doctors in primary care practices in Bangladesh.

COPD training for doctors takes about 40 hours and because primary care is so busy, doctors often can’t attend training as there would be no-one to see patients while they are away from the practice.

Combining online learning, with the standard face-to-face training, would reduce the time away from practice.

The aim is to explore the use of both face-to-face and online methods (blended learning) for the training of primary care doctors in COPD in Bangladesh. We will assess the feasibility of the blended approach, comparing exam scores with usual face-to-face training and exploring participants’ thoughts following the training.

For further information, see: https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher/respire/respire-fellowships/md-nazim-uzzaman