The Practical Approach to Lung Health in South Africa (PALSA) intervention: Respiratory guideline implementation for nurse trainers

Bheekie, A., Buskens, I., Allen, S., English, R., Mayers, P., Fairall, L., Majara, B., Bateman, E. D., Zwarenstein, M. and Bachmann, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1770-3506 (2006) The Practical Approach to Lung Health in South Africa (PALSA) intervention: Respiratory guideline implementation for nurse trainers. International Nursing Review, 53 (4). pp. 261-268. ISSN 1466-7657

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Abstract

Aim: This paper describes the design, facilitation and preliminary assessment of a 1-week cascade training programme for nurse trainers in preparation for implementation of the Practical Approach to Lung Health in South Africa (PALSA) intervention, tested within the context of a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial in the Free State province. PALSA combines evidence-based syndromic guidelines on the management of respiratory disease in adults with group educational outreach to nurse practitioners. Background: Evidence-based strategies to facilitate the implementation of primary care guidelines in low- to middle-income countries are limited. In South Africa, where the burden of respiratory diseases is high and growing, documentation and evaluation of training programmes in chronic conditions for health professionals is limited. Method: The PALSA training design aimed for coherence between the content of the guidelines and the facilitation process that underpins adult learning. Content facilitation involved the use of key management principles (key messages) highlighted in nurse-centred guidelines manual and supplemented by illustrated material and reminders. Process facilitation entailed reflective and experiential learning, role-playing and non-judgemental feedback. Discussion and results: Preliminary feedback showed an increase in trainers’ self-awareness and self-confidence. Process and content facilitators agreed that the integrated training approach was balanced. All participants found that the training was motivational, minimally prescriptive, highly nurse-centred and offered personal growth. Conclusion: In addition to tailored guideline recommendations, training programmes should consider individual learning styles and adult learning processes.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Services and Primary Care Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Population Health
Depositing User:	EPrints Services
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2010 11:09
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2024 09:47
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/12216
DOI:	10.1111/j.1466-7657.2006.00520.x

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