P Worley
A Checklist for Implementing Rural Pathways to Train, Develop and Support Health Workers in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Worley, P; Wynn-Jones, J; O'Sullivan, B; Chater, B; Bingham, A; Couper, I; Hegazy, NN; Kumar, R; Lawson, H; Martinez-Bianchi, V; Randenikumara, S; Rourke, J; Strasser, S
Authors
John Wynn-Jones j.wynn-jones@keele.ac.uk
B O'Sullivan
B Chater
A Bingham
I Couper
NN Hegazy
R Kumar
H Lawson
V Martinez-Bianchi
S Randenikumara
J Rourke
S Strasser
Abstract
Background: There is an urgent need to scale up global action on rural workforce development. This World Health Organization-sponsored research aimed to develop a Rural Pathways Checklist. Its purpose was to guide the practical implementation of rural workforce training, development, and support strategies in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). It was intended for any LMICs, stakeholder, health worker, context, or health problem. Method: Multi-methods involved: (1) focus group concept testing; (2) a policy analysis; (3) a scoping review of LMIC literature; (4) consultation with a global Expert Reference Group and; (5) field-testing over an 18-month period. Results: The Checklist included eight actions for implementing rural pathways in LMICs: establishing community needs; policies and partners; exploring existing workers and scope; selecting health workers; education and training; working conditions for recruitment and retention; accreditation and recognition of workers; professional support/up-skilling and; monitoring and evaluation. For each action, a summary of LMICs-specific evidence and prompts was developed to stimulate reflection and learning. To support implementation, rural pathways exemplars from different WHO regions were also compiled. Field-testing showed the Checklist is fit for purpose to guide holistic planning and benchmarking of rural pathways, irrespective of LMICs, stakeholder, or health worker type. Conclusion: The Rural Pathways Checklist provides an agreed global conceptual framework for the practical implementation of "grow your own" strategies in LMICs. It can be applied to scale-up activity for rural workforce training and development in LMICs, where health workers are most limited and health needs are greatest.
Acceptance Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
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Publication Date | Nov 26, 2020 |
Journal | Frontiers In Medicine |
Publisher | Frontiers Media |
Pages | 594728 - ? |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2020.594728 |
Keywords | LMICs, education, guide, implement, professional support, rural health workers, rural workforce, training |
Publisher URL | http://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2020.594728 |
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