Evaluation of a decentralised primary health care training programme

• Main Author: Mabaso, Suzan Saleleni
• Other Authors: Smith, J. E.
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: Decentralised training programme; Evaluation of clinical competencies; Primary health care; Observation; Checklist; Physical examination; Differential diagnosis; Diagnosis; Treatment; Health education; Hypertension; 610.715; Primary health care > Study and teaching (Continuing education) > South Africa > Limpopo > Evaluation; Community health aides > Training of > South Africa > Limpopo > Evaluation
• Online Access: Mabaso, Suzan Saleleni (2009) Evaluation of a decentralised primary health care training programme, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2435>; http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2435

A quantitative, descriptive, explorative design was used to evaluate a decentralised primary health care training programme at a training unit in the Limpopo Province. The study sought to determine to what extent the newly qualified diplomates were able to manage patients appropriately when faced with the realities, such as the shortage of personnel, large numbers of patients, shortage of resources and time constraints in the real situation without the support and guidance from medical practitioners and senior nursing personnel. Data were collected by observing the diplomates as they managed patients with hypertension by making use of checklists. The diplomates were also interviewed by making use of an in interview schedule. The major inferences drawn from this study was that these diplomates were competent in the management of these patients and were satisfied with their abilities and training. === Health Studies === M. A. (Health Studies)