The development and implementation of training mode for diabetes educators amid normalization stage of novel coronavirus pandemic prevention and control
10.3760/cma.j.cn211501-20220214-00380
- VernacularTitle:常态化疫情防控下糖尿病教育者培训模式探索与实践
- Author:
Liaofang WU
1
;
Liqing YUAN
;
Wei MENG
;
Ruolan ZHENG
;
Qiuhong ZHOU
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅医院临床护理学教研室,长沙 410008
- Keywords:
Communicable disease control;
Diabetes mellitus;
Health educators;
Inservice training
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2022;38(27):2097-2103
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To develop an program for training diabetes educators amid normalization stage of novel coronavirus pandemic prevention and control, and provide reference for clinical teaching under special circumstances.Methods:From January 2020 to June 2021, The head member of Diabetes Education and Management Committee of Hunan Health Management Association Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, developed and implemented a program based on core competencies of diabetes educators. It included 26 online courses, one to one education demonstration video with 7 themes, one diabetes conversation map and simulation, and three-week clinical practice. From April 2021 to June 2021, 55 health workers participated in the program. Theoretical tests, video feedback and questionnaires were used to evaluate the trainees′ diabetes knowledge, educational skills and satisfaction with the training program.Results:A total of 55 health workers participated in the program. All the participants completed the online courses and passed the quizzes, the theoretical examination score was (92.93 ± 5.28). Fifty-four participants finished the tasks of clinical practice and obtained the certificate of diabetes educator. Their communication skills and strategies of behavior change were significantly improved ( χ2 values were 4.17 -26.34, all P<0.05), and all of them were satisfied with the program. Conclusions:The training mode based on online training is flexible, convenient and effective,which is suitable for stage of novel coronavirus pandemic prevention and control.