Health Worker Training Materials ~ Smart Discharges

<strong>Objective(s):</strong> The Smart Discharges Health Worker Training Program uses a train-the-trainer model to improve the quality of discharge care. Core learning components include: 1) understanding why children die during the vulnerable period after discharge; 2) conducting risk assessment for post-discharge vulnerability (facility-based health workers only); and 3) Effective counselling practices.

<br /><strong>Data Description:</strong> This dataset includes the following materials for use in the Smart Discharges Training Program: 1) Facilitators Guide; 2) Health Workers Guide; 3) Community Health Worker’s Trainer’s Manual; 4) Smart Discharges Training Pre-Post Test; 5) Smart Discharges Training Program Evaluation Form. Materials were originally developed by WALIMU, in partnership with the University of British Columbia, and were adapted by the Uganda Ministry of Health.

<br />All materials are provided in the English language.

<br /><strong>Limitations:</strong> These materials were designed for the Ugandan context and may not be generalizable to other settings.
<br /><strong>Abbreviations:</strong> Village Health Teams (VHT) (i.e. local term for Community Health Worker (CHW))
<br /><strong>Ethics Declaration:</strong> NA
<br /><strong>Funding Source(s):</strong> BC Children's Hospital Foundation; Grand Challenges Canada; Mining4Life; Thrasher Research Fund;