This study looked at what community health workers need to learn to provide physical rehabilitation services and how they should be trained. It found that they need skills in assessing patients and managing care, and suggested a simple training program that combines classroom and practical learning over about three months. The study shows that with proper training, community … [Read more...] about Using nominal group technique to develop a training model for community health workers in physical rehabilitation services: in-sights and perspectives from stakeholders
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An Assessment of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Rehabilitation Services in a Dhaka District Sub-Unit
Many people around the world need rehabilitation services, and Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help provide this care. This study looked at CHWs in one area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, to see what they know, how they feel, and what they do about rehabilitation services. The results showed that most CHWs had poor knowledge and did not practice rehabilitation well. However, most … [Read more...] about An Assessment of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Rehabilitation Services in a Dhaka District Sub-Unit
Physical rehabilitation delivery by community health workers: Views of the users and caregivers
In Lusaka, Zambia, some community health workers provide physical rehabilitation services without formal training. This study interviewed people who received these services and their caregivers. Despite limited training, the support from health workers helped users. However, there were concerns about their skills, unmet needs, and service quality. Training community health … [Read more...] about Physical rehabilitation delivery by community health workers: Views of the users and caregivers