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A training strategy for personnel working in developing countries

B O'Toole1, R McConkey

  • 1Guyana CBR Programme, CBR Resource Centre, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana.

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. Internationale Zeitschrift Fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue Internationale De Recherches De Readaptation
|November 13, 1998
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Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) training in Guyana empowers over 7000 individuals, including volunteers and families, with vital skills. This strategy addresses the need for updated training in community-based services for people with disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • International Health
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Global consensus supports community-based services for people with disabilities.
  • A gap exists in training for personnel in these evolving service models.
  • Specialist centers and institutions are shifting towards community integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel training strategy for community-based rehabilitation in Guyana.
  • To address the training needs of personnel and families involved in disability services.
  • To outline a sustainable model for human resource development in developing countries.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a three-component training strategy: needs assessment, video-based package production, and local tutor utilization.

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  • Implemented the Community Based Rehabilitation Programme (CBR) in Guyana.
  • Focused on identifying training needs of families and support workers.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully trained over 7000 individuals, including CBR volunteers, health workers, teachers, families, and villagers.
    • Provided access to essential information and skills previously unavailable.
    • Demonstrated the effectiveness of a localized, resource-nurturing training approach.

    Conclusions:

    • The described training strategy is effective in equipping personnel and communities to support people with disabilities.
    • Nurturing human resources is a critical priority for sustaining such initiatives in developing nations.
    • The model offers a scalable solution for enhancing community-based rehabilitation services globally.