The development of a training course for clubfoot treatment in Africa: learning points for course development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clubfoot is a common congenital musculoskeletal disorder that causes mobility impairment. There is a lack of trained mid-level personnel to provide clubfoot treatment in Africa and there is no standard training course. This prospective study describes the collaborative and participatory approach to the development of a training course for the treatment of clubfoot in children in resource constrained settings.

Methods

We used a systems approach to evaluate the development of the training course. Inputs: The research strategy included a review of context and available training materials, and the collection of data on current training practices. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven expert clubfoot trainers. A survey of 32 international and regional tr

SUBMITTER: Smythe T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6044045 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature