Safe patient handling education in nepal: A canadian perspective in creating and conducting training in a developing country

摘要

Background: Safe patient handling (SPH) and positioning is a worldwide health care issue in both developed and developing countries. It is important for all caregivers and patients but especially for palliative care and oncology patients. While there is a wide breadth of curriculum available in developed countries, little information is available about how to teach SPH and positioning in a developing country where resources are very limited. Objective/Methodology: This article describes the process and recommendations used by a Canadian multidisciplinary health professional team in developing SPH curriculums for palliative care communities in Nepal. Educational materials were developed to teach SPH to a group of health care professionals at a palliative care conference in Bhaktapur, Nepal, in addition to a number of other settings within the Kathmandu Valley area. Results: Current barriers toward future development of SPH in Nepal are defined and discussed. The SPH curriculums that have been created are provided and specific recommendations are outlined. There is a dearth of research to guide SPH education in developing countries. SPH change requires long-term support and curriculums that are culturally sensitive and contextually appropriate. ?