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Development and Implementation of a Training-of-Trainers Program for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Neonatal and Pediatric Patients in Five Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Authors :
Rachel T Moresky
Patrick T. Wilson
Marilyn C. Morris
Megan Benckert
Source :
Journal of tropical pediatrics. 63(5)
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

We describe a pragmatic training-of-trainers program for the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for neonatal and pediatric patients. The program is designed for medical professionals working in low- and middle-income countries and involves 2 days of in-class training followed by 1 day of in-service training. The program was created after training in Cambodia, Ghana, Honduras, Kenya and Rwanda and addresses the issues of resource availability, cultural context and local buy-in and partnership in low- and middle-income countries. We hope others will use the training program to increase knowledge and use of CPAP with the ultimate goal of improving neonatal and pediatric survival globally.

Details

ISSN :
14653664
Volume :
63
Issue :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of tropical pediatrics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....6c335fd4c6371b51d9cfdc75d6e65251