Partnership for health development through the field practice.
- Author:
Guevarra Jonathan P.
;
Oidem Maribel G.
;
Estrada Josue Antonio G.
;
Bertuso Arlene G.
;
Borja Maridel P.
;
Bullecer Ernani R.
;
de Guzman Teresita S.
;
Leonardo Lydia R.
;
Molina Victorio B.
;
Yanga-Mabunga Ma. Susan T.
;
Castillo Eleonor C.
;
Hernandez Paul Michael R.
;
Ignacio Ma. Socorro E.
;
Javier Richard S.
;
Pinlac Paul Adrian V.
;
Roxas Evalyn A.
- Publication Type:Special Article
- Keywords: Field Practice; Provincial Health Office Of Laguna
- MeSH: Human; Rabies; Health Information Systems; Public Health; Tuberculosis; Quality Improvement; Universities; Teaching Materials; Hypertension
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2014;48(3):79-83
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
This article describes the partnership between the College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila and the province of Laguna in the context of implementation of the field practice course. This partnership paved the way for the development and implementation of projects in seven field practice sites. Projects concentrated mainly on improving quality of data and health information system, development of educational materials, and addressing health problems such as tuberculosis, hypertension and rabies. After the implementation of the various activities, there is a need for both parties (the College of Public Health and the Provincial Health Office of Laguna) to monitor and evaluate if projects have been sustained. Moreover, successful projects must also be fully documented which can serve as models for other areas in the province of Laguna.