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Education and training in the implementation of kangaroo mother care
Abstract
The initiative reported in this paper started out with a review of education and training practices in the implementation of KMC across the world. This was discussed at an international workshop and further inputs were derived from individuals’ experience, unpublished literature provided by colleagues, and published material. This report gives an overview of some of the key implementation and training issues identified by the group and recommendations emanating from the collaborative process.
A triangular change process that includes change agents and the choice of implementation and educational models is proposed. The different functions for change agents as drivers, trainers and implementers are discussed. The grassroots, policy and academic dimensions are presented as different pathways for initiating KMC. Educational models are developed locally and are determined by the context.
Education and training in KMC should be underpinned by the same basic understanding of the concept and should be accompanied by the creation of awareness, committed ‘champions’, multidisciplinary teamwork and continuous support from senior management. It should be based on the evidence produced by research, conducted according to current best practice in education, and locally appropriate and applicable.
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Anne-Marie Bergh, MRC Unit for Maternal and Infant Health Care Strategies, University of Pretoria
Nathalie Charpak, Kangaroo Foundation and Kangaroo Mother Care Program, Bogotá
Aino Ezeonodo, HUS Children’s Hospital and Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Rekha Udani, Department of Neonatology, Dr D Y Patil Medical College & Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Elise van Rooyen, Department of Paediatrics, University of Pretoria and Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria
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Date published: 2012-03-29
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