First Pilot Research Program: Minneapolis Operation BILD Training Analysis

Funding period: April 1, 2009-March 31, 2010
Amount of funding: $13,196
Co-Investigators: Pam Blixt, MA, Jared Erdmann, MPH, David Johnson, MPH.
U-SEEE Focus Area Addressed: Research to determine whether training modalities and instructional methods result in improved individual and system performance under response conditions.

Project Abstract

The purpose of this project is to assess participants' experiences and perceptions related to two training delivery methods and its impact on performance during set-up of a mass dispensing site. The two types of training are classroom-based pre-training versus onsite Just-In-Time training. The study sample will include up to 50 adult research subjects. The guiding research question for this project is: How does the training delivery method impact participants' experiences and perceptions of performance during the set-up exercise of a mass dispensing site? If mode of delivery of set-up training is related to set-up performance and quality, then notable differences in experiences and perceptions will be observed between participants from the two pilot sites. Data collection methods with research subjects include: a brief post-survey, on-site observation at both sites, and videotaped post-exercise focus groups and key informant interviews.

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