Citation

Shah RK, Thapa VK, Jones DH, Jones R. Educ. Health Change Learn. Pract. 2003; 16(3): 348-356.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedic & Traum Surgery, Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu, Nepal. kewal@doctor.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Network of Community-Oriented Educational Institutions for Health Sciences, Publisher Network Towards Unity for Health)

DOI

10.1080/13576280310001607631

PMID

14741883

Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of training programmes for the village health practitioners aimed at improving primary orthopaedic and trauma care in our rural setting. MATERIALS & METHODS: Six year prospective study of training workshops in local health institutions was carried out using locally available manpower and materials. RESULTS: After 6 years the evaluation of this programme shows a significantly improved (p < 0.05) knowledge base and working skills after completion of training workshop. SUMMARY: To avoid unnecessary complications, effective primary health care provided by an appropriately trained person should be available at the peripheral level. This training programme seems successful in achieving this goal and hence needs adoption for wider use in Nepal.

Language: en