Effective scale-up: avoiding the same old traps
2009
Effective Scale-Up: Avoiding Common Traps in Health Worker Training
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): Gaye Pape, Nelson David
Primary Institution: IntraHealth International, Inc.
Conclusion
The commentary discusses key practices that can enhance the effectiveness of health worker training and education programs to address the global shortage of health workers.
Supporting Evidence
- Training initiatives for health workers often face common pitfalls that hinder their effectiveness.
- Assessing performance gaps before training can help identify necessary skills and knowledge.
- Addressing factors beyond skills, such as motivation and support, is crucial for effective training.
- Standardizing curricula can promote quality and consistency in health worker training.
- Linking different training programs can reduce redundancies and improve training efficiency.
Takeaway
This article talks about how to make training for health workers better so they can help more people. It suggests avoiding mistakes that have been made in the past.
Methodology
The commentary draws on lessons learned from IntraHealth International's experience in designing health training programs over 28 years.
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