ArticleAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2020
Peer-learning reviews to improve Gauteng community-oriented primary care: Findings from AitaHealth™-enabled ward-based outreach teams.
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- Implementing active surveillance for TB: A descriptive survey of healthcare workers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2024Article
- Implementing active surveillance for tuberculosis: The experiences of healthcare workers at four sites in two provinces in South Africa.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2022Article
- Mental Health Gap Action Programme training in Nigeria: reflections for progressive learning among primary care workers.BJPsych international · 2022Review
- Roles, Barriers, and Recommendations for Community Health Workers Providing Community-Based HIV Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review.AIDS patient care and STDs · 2022Review
- The Perspectives of Programme Staff and Recipients on the Acceptability and Benefits of the Ward-Based Outreach Teams in a South African Province.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn 2016 the Gauteng Department of Health engaged University of Pretoria Family Medicine to provide` education, training and information and communication technology support for the phased scale-up of ward-based outreach teams (WBOTs) through community-oriented primary care (ICT-enabled COPC). As in all service delivery, quality assurance is essential. In contemporary best practice, it brings together peer-to-peer learning and quality improvement (QI) in what is termed here as peer-learning reviews (PLRs).
aimTo assess implementation fidelity and assure the quality of community-based healthcare services.
settingThis study was conducted in two districts of Gauteng province, South Africa.
methodsA 3-day PLR of paired WBOTs was conducted by multi-disciplinary teams of academics, partners and site-selected healthcare practitioners. Guided by a benchmark survey distilled from the seven COPC practice elements, they conducted individual interviews, accompanied WBOT members in field and facilitated solution-focused peer exchange workshops with all participants.
resultsAt all sites there was clear evidence of achievements and practical challenges with respect to mapping; support, networks and partnerships; infrastructure and functional equipment; work integrated learning; data and service activities; and performance status and management. Methodologically, PLRs supported inclusive, context-specific learning for all along the healthcare service pathway. They generated action plans derived from shared understanding and joint decision-making.
conclusionThe PLRs and the implementation results demonstrate the importance of structuring learning into service and research. Both helped develop participants' abilities to understand what they do, do their work, grow their sense of self-worth and improve their relationship with others.
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