Enhanced train-the-trainer program for registered nurses and social workers to apply the founding principles of primary care in their practice: a pre-post study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A train-the-trainer approach can effectively support the integration of new practice standards for health and social services professionals. This study describes the effects of an enhanced train-the-trainer program to support registered nurses and social workers working in primary care clinics in their understanding of the fundamental principles of primary care.

Methods

We implemented an enhanced train-the-trainer program for registered nurses and social workers in six primary care clinics. We conducted a pre-post study using quantitative and qualitative data to assess trainers' and trainees' intention, commitment, and confidence in applying acquired knowledge.

Results

We trained 11 trainers and 33 trainees. All the trainers and trainees were satisfied with

SUBMITTER: Poitras ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11373260 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature