P298 SWOC analysis of a virtual clinical mycology training module of short duration conducted by iMARC laboratory at AIIMS, Bhopal

POSTER SESSION 2, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: 1 Department of Microbiology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal 2 Department of General Medicine All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal 3 Department of Dermatology and Venereology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal OBJECTIVES: 1. To discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges of the virtual clinical mycology training module conducted for a short duration of 20 h. 2. To identify vital areas for improvisation in the training module. METHODS: A group of 15 members through small subgroup discussions collaborated across departments and branches over a period of 5 days to analyze the Karyashala Mycology training module of September 2021. The SWOC quadrant was prepared with questions by the key organizers. The group of 15 members represented faculty, residents, participants, and logistic data managers. This large group was further divided into small groups of 3-4 members in each. They were provided with flip charts and writing boards to reflect on questions in the individual component of SWOC. A flow of SWOC analysis by each small group included steps of generating ideas, prioritization of themes, and finally moving forward to selective workable or doable questions with complete clarity on internal and external factors. RESULTS: Strengths included the appropriate relevant topics, collaboration of mycologists with CFM and pathologists was good. Need for inclusion of clinical vignettes for demonstration of clinical, radiological, pathological, and microbiological collaboration, and approach to a given case was mentioned. The feedback of participants were analyzed by each small group and the need for similar handholding was noted. Virtual training modules uploaded online are available forever for reference to all interested. Being online 131 institutions participated. Weaknesses included the struggle in managing platforms, network issues in virtual meetings, and arranging routine logistics timely. The time management for incorporation of more participant trainer interaction immediately after each session was lacking. These were felt by the group and also participants’ feedback mentioned the same. Major weakness involves contractual technical staff with new recruitments affecting the already skilled techniques resulting in poor delivery. To overcome this faculty will take lead in all practical sessions was also decided. External attributes as opportunities for organizing standard training programs are funds provided by the Government of India research SSR and several others. Need to tap more resources mentioned by all members in terms of expertise and funds. Challenges pointed toward human resources, quality instruments, and consumables deficit due to institutional policies. To overcome this the team felt EQAS for fungal diagnostics is essential. A group of train the trainers (TOT) must be prepared for each tier of healthcare system. CONCLUSION: The SWOC analysis of the training module weaknesses and challenges for improvisation. Strengths and opportunities discussed for future planning of similar events.