Koori Training in Basic Health Skills

1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Judy Clark ◽  
Angela Crunden
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Health Training ◽  
Basic Health ◽  
Assessment Skills ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Grassroots Level ◽  
Chronic Health Problems

The program, Koori Training in Basic Health Skills, was developed by the Lakes Entrance Community Health Centre at the request of, and in consultation with, the local Koori community. At the time, it was the only health training program available in Victoria developed specifically for Koori Health Workers at the grassroots level. It was a competency-based training program lasting for three months, and focussing on the development of basic observation and assessment skills. This enabled participants to provide immediate and ongoing management, including appropriate referral, of people with acute or chronic health problems.

Development and Evaluation of a Mental Health Training Program for Community Health Workers in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (7) ◽  
pp. 1248-1254
Author(s):  
Ariana Marastuti ◽  
M. A. Subandi ◽  
Sofia Retnowati ◽  
Carla R. Marchira ◽  
Courtney M. Yuen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Mental Health Training ◽  
Health Training

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN MOTIVASI DAN PEKERJAAN IBU DENGAN PEMBERIAN MAKANAN PENDAMPING AIR SUSU IBU (MP-ASI) DINI PADA BAYI DI BAWAH USIA 6 BULAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 263-270
Author(s):  
Pandu Sandika ◽  
Nur Afrinis ◽  
Emdas Yahya
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Community Health Centre ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Area

Complementary feeding of breastmilk to infants aged less than 6 months can cause health problems such as constipation, diarrhea and allergies. It will have an impact on the nutritional status of the infant. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between motivation and mother occupation with complementary feeding of breastmilk to infants under the age of 6 months in Naga Beralih village the work area of Community Health centre Kampar Utara in 2020. This type of research was analytic with cross sectional design. The population of this research was mothers who have infants aged 0-6 months in Naga Beralih village, the working area of Community Health centre Kampar Utara, totaling 41 people. Data collection tools in this study used a questionnaire. Data analysis in this study used univariate and bivariate analysis with chi square. The results showed that most of the respondents have high motivation in giving complementary breastfeeding, most of the respondents work, most of the respondents give complementary foods to infant under the age of 6 months. There was a relationship of motivation with complementary feeding with p value of 0.001. There was a work relationship with the provision of complementary feeding under the age of 6 months in Naga Beralih village the work area of Community Health centre Kampar Utara in 2020 with a p value of 0.002. For health workers, in order to increase education about the importance of complementary breastfeeding by forming classes for infants and toddlers to provide information and demonstrations, especially regarding the amount of complementary breastfeeding, types of food and timing of complementary feeding.

scholarly journals Development of an Asthma Home-Visit Training Program for Community Health Workers and Their Supervisors in Washington State

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuha Elkugia ◽  
Mary E. Crocker ◽  
James W. Stout ◽  
Kaylin Bolt ◽  
Bryan J. Weiner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Home Visit ◽  
Home Visiting ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Community Advisory Board ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Home Visiting Program

The community health worker (CHW) asthma home-visiting model developed by Public Health-Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is an evidence-based approach proven to improve health outcomes and quality of life. In addition, it has been shown to be an effective and culturally appropriate approach to helping people with asthma understand the environmental and behavioral causes of uncontrolled asthma, while acquiring the skills they need to control their asthma. This paper describes the development and implementation of training curricula for CHWs and supervisors in the asthma home visiting program. To facilitate dissemination, this program took advantage of the current healthcare landscape in Washington State resulting from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval of the 1115 Medicaid Waiver project. Key aspects of the training program development included: (1) Engagement: forming a Community Advisory Board with multiple stakeholders to help prioritize training content; (2) Curriculum Development: building the training on evidence-based home-visit protocols previously developed at PHSKC; (3) Implementation of the training program; (4) Evaluation of the training; and (5) Adaptation of the training based on lessons learned. We describe key factors in the training program's improvement including the use of a community-based participatory approach to engage stakeholders at multiple phases of the project and ensure regional adaption; combining in-person and online modules for delivery; and holding learning collaboratives for post-training and technical support. We also outline our training program evaluation plan and the planned evaluation of the home visit program which the trainees will deliver, both of which follow the RE-AIM framework. However, because the COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed training activities and prohibited the trainees from implementation of these CHW home visit practices, our evaluation is currently incomplete. Therefore, this case study provides insight into the adaptation of the training program, but not the delivery of the home visit program, the outcomes of which remain to be seen.

scholarly journals Workforce Readiness Training: A Comprehensive Training Model That Equips Community Health Workers to Work at the Top of Their Practice and Profession

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily K. Lee ◽  
Elizabeth Ruano ◽  
Pamela Fernández ◽  
Silvia Ortega ◽  
Carlos Lucas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Organizational Readiness ◽  
Workforce Readiness ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Centered Care

Background: Recent reports have recognized that only 20 percent of health outcomes are attributed to clinical care. Environmental conditions, behaviors, and social determinants of health account for 80 percent of overall health outcomes. With shortages of clinical providers stressing an already burdened healthcare system, Community Health Workers (CHWs) can bridge healthcare gaps by addressing these nonmedical factors influencing health. This paper details how a comprehensive training model equips CHWs for workforce readiness so they can perform at the top of their practice and profession and deliver well-coordinated client/patient-centered care.Methods: Literature reviews and studies revealed that training CHWs alone is not sufficient for successful workforce readiness, rather CHW integration within the workforce is needed. Consequently, this comprehensive training model is developed for CHWs with varying skill levels and work settings, and supervisors to support organizational readiness and CHW integration efforts. A systematic training program development approach along with detailed implementation methods are presented. Continuing education sessions to support CHW practice and Organizational Readiness Training for supervisors, leadership and team members directly engaged with CHWs in the workplace are also discussed. CHWs were involved in all phases of the research, development, implementation, and actively serve in evaluations and curriculum review committees.Results: Components of the comprehensive training model are presented with an emphasis on the core CHW training. Two CHW training tracks are offered using three delivery modalities. Process measures with student learning objectives, outcome measures developed using the Kirkpatrick model to capture attitude, perceptions, knowledge acquisition, confidence, behavior, and overall experience, and impact stories by two CHWs are presented. Lessons learned from the implementation of the training program are discussed in three categories: Practice-driven curricula, student-centered training implementation, and adaptations in response to COVID-19 pandemic.Conclusion: This comprehensive training model recognizes that training CHWs in a robust training program is key as the demand for well-rounded CHWs increases. Furthermore, a comprehensive training program must include training for supervisors, leadership, and team members working directly with CHWs. Such efforts strengthen the CHW practice and profession to support the delivery of well-coordinated and holistic client/patient-centered care.

scholarly journals Reactions of community members regarding community health workers’ activities as a measure of the impact of a training program in Amazonas, Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryoko Kawasaki ◽  
Toru Sadamori ◽  
Terezinha Ferreira de Almeida ◽  
Megumi Akiyoshi ◽  
Mika Nishihara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Community Members ◽  
The Impact
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