| Measuring the usefulness of family planning job aids following distribution at training workshops. | |
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PMID: 20695036 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A job aid is a tool, such as a flowchart or checklist, that makes it easier for staff to carry out tasks by providing quick access to needed information. Many public health organizations are engaged in the production of job aids intended to improve adherence to important medical guidelines and protocols, particularly in resource-constrained countries. However, some evidence suggests that actual use of job aids remains low. One strategy for improving utilization is the introduction of job aids in training workshops. This paper summarizes the results of two separate evaluations conducted in Uganda and the Dominican Republic (DR) which measured the usefulness of a series of four family planning checklists 7-24 months after distribution in training workshops. While more than half of the health care providers used the checklists at least once, utilization rates were sub-optimal. However, the vast majority of those providers who utilized the checklists found them to be very useful in their work. |
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Authors:
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Katherine Tumlinson; David Hubacher; Jennifer Wesson; Christine Lasway |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of biosocial science Volume: 42 ISSN: 1469-7599 ISO Abbreviation: J Biosoc Sci Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-06 Completed Date: 2011-03-07 Revised Date: 2011-08-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0177346 Medline TA: J Biosoc Sci Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 695-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Family Health International, Durham, NC, USA. |
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Dominican Republic Education / statistics & numerical data* Educational Status Guidelines as Topic Health Education / statistics & numerical data*, utilization Humans Sex Education / statistics & numerical data* Uganda |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R24 HD050924-06/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; R24 HD050924-07/HD/NICHD NIH HHS |
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