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| Reference: | 3522 |
| Country: | Malawi |
| Multiple country event: | No |
| Region: | AFRO |
| City: | Lilongwe |
| Start date: | 4 October 2010 |
| End date: | 10 October 2010 |
| Estimated duration: | 4 days |
| Status: | Completed - Complété |
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| Title: | TOT - Improving Care for People Affected by Tuberculosis |
| Type: | Workshop / Atelier (invitation only - avec invitation) |
| Terms of Reference: | This workshop was organised by the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi in collaboration with ICN. 30 nurses were selected to be trained in all aspects of TB and MDR-TB with particular emphasis on practice development and people-centred care. On completion of this course, these nurses are encouraged to address their key challenges in practice by advocating for change and training colleagues on the relevant topics.
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| Training Opportunity: | No |
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| Purpose 1: | Human Resources Development |
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| Entered by: | International Council of Nurses (ICN) |
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| Contact name: | Gini Williams |
| Contact email: | williams@icn.ch |
| Other agencies: | National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (contact details on request)
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| Funding needs: | No |
| Funding source: | Eli Lilly MDR Partnership |
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| Available funding: | $ 0 |
| Funding gap: | $ 0 |
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| Comments: | Course participants have received ongoing support and monitoring by the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi. Activities are reported back to ICN within one year of the course taking place.
Nurses present at this training identified the following as challenges to effective delivery of TB prevention and control programs in their jurisdiction: Lack of recognition of nurses (particularly those working in TB), staff shortages, fear of illness, staffing with nurses who lack knowledge and experience in TB, poor staff attitudes and low morale, lack of definition of nursing role in TB, challenges with health care team coordination, poor infection control practices and policies, inadequate program and facilities for treatment of MDR TB, drug shortages or stock outs, insufficient access to personal protective equipment, delays in obtaining lab results, geographic barriers for patients, stigma, and issues around patient poverty and need for financial resources leading to some patients selling their medication.
The course evaluation was very positive and each participant prepared a training plan to meet and address specific needs, barriers and epidemiological issues relevant to their practice and place of work.
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Date Created: 20 May 2011
Entered By: ICN
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