An inter-professional approach towards understanding the science, myths and realities of COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

As it spread to pandemic levels, COVID-19 viral infection presented a number of challenges for education, health systems and the wellbeing of society. Evidence-based information on COVID-19 was essential for designing the response to the pandemic. A series of weekly webinars were developed and presented over a 15-week period. An inter-professional panel of experts contributed to the discussions during the webinars. The webinars were planned through a multidimensional approach involving students and practitioners from different healthcare professions encompassing a range of scientific aspects from basic sciences to socio-economic aspects. The evaluations showed the value of the webinars as an e-learning method for inter-professional communication in the discussion and analysis of the scientific evidence and sharing of experiences and data.