TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kapp, Julie M
AU  - Dicke, Rachel
AU  - Quinn, Kathleen
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/8/7
TI  - Online Delivery of Interprofessional Adverse Childhood Experiences Training to Rural Providers: Usability Study
JO  - JMIR Pediatr Parent
SP  - e56722
VL  - 7
KW  - adverse childhood experiences
KW  - ACE
KW  - training
KW  - trauma-informed care
KW  - provider
KW  - rural
KW  - adverse
KW  - trauma
KW  - traumatic
KW  - providers
KW  - teaching
KW  - curriculum
KW  - curricula
KW  - education
KW  - educational
KW  - social work
KW  - social worker
KW  - social workers
KW  - psychologist
KW  - psychologists
KW  - counselor
KW  - counselors
KW  - interprofessional
KW  - pediatric
KW  - pediatrics
KW  - paediatric
KW  - paediatrics
KW  - child
KW  - children
KW  - experience
KW  - experiences
KW  - continuing education
AB  - Background: The population health burden of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) reflects a critical need for evidence-based provider training. Rural children are also more likely than urban children to have any ACEs. A large proportion of providers are unaware of the detrimental effects of ACEs. There is a significant documented need for training providers about ACEs and trauma-informed care, in addition to a demand for that training. Objective: The objective was to develop, implement, and evaluate an online ACEs training curriculum tailored to Missouri providers, particularly those in rural areas given the higher prevalence of ACEs. Methods: From July 2021 to June 2022, we conducted literature reviews and environmental scans of training videos, partner organizations, clinical practice guidelines, and community-based resources to curate appropriate and tailored content for the course. We developed the ACEs training course in the Canvas learning platform (Instructure) with the assistance of an instructional designer and media designer. The course was certified for continuing medical education, as well as continuing education for licensed professional counselors, psychologists, and social workers. Recruitment occurred via key stakeholder email invitations and snowball recruitment. Results: Overall, 135 providers across Missouri requested enrollment, with 72.6% (n=98) enrolling and accessing the training. Of the latter, 49% (n=48) completed course requirements, with 100% of respondents agreeing that the content was relevant to their work, life, or practice; they intend to apply the content to their work, life, or practice; they feel confident to do so; and they would recommend the course to others. Qualitative responses supported active intent to translate knowledge into practice. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of interprofessional workforce ACEs training. Robust interest statewide reflects recognition of the topic’s importance and intention to translate knowledge into practice. 
SN  - 2561-6722
UR  - https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2024/1/e56722
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2196/56722
DO  - 10.2196/56722
ID  - info:doi/10.2196/56722
ER  -