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Recovery Following Proximal Humerus Fracture, Azar Varahrami Vigeh
Recovery Following Proximal Humerus Fracture, Azar Varahrami Vigeh
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There is currently a glaring gap in the existing knowledge to address individuals’ experiences while recovering from a proximal humeral fracture (PHF). The main objective of this dissertation was to understand better how recovery is perceived by individuals after PHF. This overarching objective aligned well with the broad conceptualization of the issue at hand as those provided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Three inter-linked studies were conducted to provide a broader picture of recovery after PHF. The first study was a systematic review of prognostic factors predicting recovery after PHF in adults. This review demonstrated …
Exploration Of Knowledge And Skills Development Among Community Health Workers In Rwanda, Schadrack Ngabonziza
Exploration Of Knowledge And Skills Development Among Community Health Workers In Rwanda, Schadrack Ngabonziza
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Community Health Workers (CHWs) are individuals who are selected and trained to provide healthcare services in the community. To be effective, they need ongoing training opportunities to gain knowledge and skills to perform their tasks. This study used descriptive qualitative methods to explore how Animatrice de Santé Maternelle (ASM)-CHWs working in select regions of Rwanda gained and enhanced their knowledge and skills to support maternal and newborn health care. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data from 110 ASM-CHWs and ten supervisors of CHWs. The analysis yielded two main themes. 1) Formalized training among CHWs, which included the subthemes of …