Strengthening Primary Health Care in Ghana through Co-Creation
Author Information
Author(s): Acheampong Princess Ruhama, Kulasegaram Kulamakan, Mensah Kofi Akohene, Ndiaye Marie-Therese, Owusu-Ansah Wilberforce, Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Owusu Joseph, Rodas Jamie, Rouleau Katherine, Wilson Jennifer, Wilson Olivia
Primary Institution: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
Can a co-creation model enhance the proficiency of primary care practitioners in Ghana?
Conclusion
The co-creation model proposed can strengthen primary health care in Ghana and transform health systems in Africa.
Supporting Evidence
- The initiative involved collaboration between Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Toronto.
- Five short courses were co-created to address specific healthcare needs in Ghana.
- Over seventy-five faculty and senior leaders participated in the initiative.
Takeaway
This study shows that working together with local and global partners can help improve healthcare training for doctors and nurses in Ghana.
Methodology
The study involved co-creating and evaluating five short courses for primary care professionals in Ghana.
Limitations
The study does not specify limitations but acknowledges challenges in defining co-creation.
Participant Demographics
Participants included over 100 primary care providers, with a focus on women.
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