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dc.contributor.authorDavidson, Patricia
dc.contributor.authorDiGiacomo, Michelle
dc.contributor.authorAbbott, P.
dc.contributor.authorZecchin, R.
dc.contributor.authorHeal, P.
dc.contributor.authorMieni, L.
dc.contributor.authorSheerin, N.
dc.contributor.authorSmith, J.
dc.contributor.authorMark, A.
dc.contributor.authorBradbery, B.
dc.contributor.authorDavison, J.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T13:34:30Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T13:34:30Z
dc.date.created2008-11-12T23:36:17Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.identifier.citationDavidson, Patricia M. and DiGiacomo, Michelle and Abbott, Penny and Zecchin, Robert and Heal, Patricia E and Mieni, Lynette and Sheerin, Noella and Smith, Janice and Mark, Andy and Bradbery, Brenda and Davison, Joyce. 2008. A partnership model in the development and implementation of a collaborative, cardiovascular education program for Aboriginal Health Workers. Australian Health Review 32 (1): 139-146.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33022
dc.description.abstract

Background: Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) play a vital role in accessing communities and implementing culturally appropriate interventions to address cardiovascular risk factor modification.Aim: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a collaborative model of cardiovascular education for AHWs conducted within a partnership model.Method: A steering committee was established using a partnership model between key education providers, policy makers, non-government organisations, the local area health service and Aboriginal community controlled organisations. This group negotiated a strategic implementation plan based on increasing collaboration, skill development, cultural competence and increasing access to mentorship and expertise for AHWs. A group of 21 AHWs, within two cohorts, undertook the program between October 2005 and June 2006. A mixed-method evaluation using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods was undertaken prospectively.Findings: Knowledge and confidence scores significantly increased for all participants over the course duration. Student evaluation demonstrated a desire for group based activities and highly valued clinical visits. Feedback on both outcome and process measures will inform course delivery and design.Conclusion: Improvements in cardiovascular knowledge scores and levels of confidence are indicative of the efficacy of the curriculum design and course delivery method. The partnerships forged in this collaborative model have significant and promising implications for improving the cardiovascular health of Aboriginal Australians.

dc.publisherAustralasian Medical Publishing Company Pty Ltd
dc.subjectAboriginal Health Workers
dc.subjectCVD
dc.titleA partnership model in the development and implementation of a collaborative, cardiovascular education program for Aboriginal Health Workers
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume32
dcterms.source.number1
dcterms.source.monthfeb
dcterms.source.startPage139
dcterms.source.endPage146
dcterms.source.titleAustralian Health Review
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A link to the journal can be fournd at: http://www.aushealthcare.com.au/publications/articles/index.asp

curtin.identifierEPR-2566
curtin.accessStatusFulltext not available
curtin.facultySchool of Nursing and Midwifery
curtin.facultyDivision of Health Sciences


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