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Primary care training in Kosovo.

Masahiro J Morikawa1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106-4950, USA. mmkobe@hotmail.com

Family Medicine
|June 24, 2003
PubMed
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Primary care training, particularly family medicine, is crucial for post-conflict health system reconstruction. Providing morale support alongside practical training significantly boosted healthcare providers

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Primary care training post-conflict is often overlooked compared to emergency services.
  • Family medicine is emerging as a key strategy for rebuilding healthcare in conflict-affected regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To share lessons learned from providing primary pediatric care training in Kosovo before and after the NATO air strikes.
  • To evaluate the impact of practical bedside training and morale support on healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot training program was conducted in Kosovo in collaboration with local and international organizations.
  • The program focused on practical bedside training and morale support for healthcare providers.
  • A narrative description and evaluation of the training experiences were provided.

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Main Results:

  • Morale support for healthcare providers enhanced motivation for learning and collegial support.
  • Practical training and support were beneficial despite physical difficulties faced by providers.

Conclusions:

  • Morale support is a critical component of effective primary care training in post-conflict settings.
  • International organizations should foster dialogue to support the indigenization of family medicine principles.