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Training managers for primary health care: teaching about community involvement
1Department of International Community Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK.
Medical Teacher
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study explores a teaching method for Primary Health Care (PHC) managers, using community engagement to enhance program management skills. The approach involves analyzing local organizations to foster practical application in diverse settings.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Management
- Community Health
Background:
- Community involvement is crucial for Primary Health Care (PHC).
- Training PHC managers requires effective methods to teach community engagement.
- A common reference point is often lacking in international training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel teaching approach for the Management for Primary Health Care course.
- To overcome challenges in teaching community involvement without a shared context.
- To equip PHC managers with skills to analyze and engage community organizations.
Main Methods:
- Participants visited local community organizations in Liverpool.
- Analysis of factors influencing community group formation and operation.
- Development of an analytic framework based on experiential learning and cross-cultural parallels.
Main Results:
- Participants gained insights into community organization dynamics.
- The approach facilitated the development of practical analytical skills.
- Participants were encouraged to apply learnings to their own contexts.
Conclusions:
- The experiential learning approach offers significant benefits for teaching community involvement in PHC management.
- Balancing the benefits against the required time and resources is essential for successful implementation.
- This method enhances the capacity of PHC managers to foster community engagement.