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Health Worker Training Materials ~ Smart Discharges Uganda Ministry of Health; Komugisha, Clare; Kenya-Mugisha, Nathan; Wiens, Matthew O

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<strong>Objective(s):</strong> The Smart Discharges Health Worker Training Program uses a train-the-trainer model to improve the quality of discharge care. Core learning components include: 1) understanding why children die during the vulnerable period after discharge; 2) conducting risk assessment for post-discharge vulnerability (facility-based health workers only); and 3) Effective counselling practices. <br /><strong>Data Description:</strong> This dataset includes the following materials for use in the Smart Discharges Training Program: 1) Facilitators Guide; 2) Health Workers Guide; 3) Community Health Worker’s Trainer’s Manual; 4) Smart Discharges Training Pre-Post Test; 5) Smart Discharges Training Program Evaluation Form. Materials were originally developed by WALIMU, in partnership with the University of British Columbia, and were adapted by the Uganda Ministry of Health. <br />All materials are provided in the English language. <br /><strong>Limitations:</strong> These materials were designed for the Ugandan context and may not be generalizable to other settings. <br /><strong>Abbreviations:</strong> Village Health Teams (VHT) (i.e. local term for Community Health Worker (CHW)) <br /><strong>Ethics Declaration:</strong> NA <br /><strong>Funding Source(s):</strong> BC Children's Hospital Foundation; Grand Challenges Canada; Mining4Life; Thrasher Research Fund;; <br /><strong>NOTE for restricted files:</strong> If you are not yet a CoLab member, please complete our <a href = "https://rc.bcchr.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=EDCYL7AC79">membership application survey</a> to gain access to restricted files within 2 business days. <br />Some files may remain restricted to CoLab members. These files are deemed more sensitive by the file owner and are meant to be shared on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the CoLab coordinator on <a href = "https://www.bcchr.ca/pediatric-sepsis-data-colab">this page</a> under "collaborate with the pediatric sepsis colab."

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