Document 1971
 DOCN  M94A1971
 TI    Caring safely for people with HIV or AIDS: resources for safeguarding
       nonprofession caregivers.
 DT    9412
 AU    Shotton P; de Burger R; Canadian Public Health Association.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):41 (abstract no. 136B/D). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370604
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To design, produce and disseminate resources that explain
       infection control precautions for nonprofessional caregivers in the
       home. METHOD: A National Working Group was formed composed of experts in
       infection control with representation from local level practitioners and
       home support groups in Canada. Initial work examined existing resources,
       and new resources were designed, with particular care being paid to
       literacy level and graphical illustrations. The resources were focus
       tested in both English and French, with groups of nonprofessional
       caregivers of people with HIV or AIDS, and HIV positive individuals.
       RESULTS: The fact sheets and poster produced are colourful and easy to
       understand explanations of infection control measures that apply
       directly to the Canadian environment. The text is written at a Grade 6
       level, which is deemed accessible to a wide audience, including those
       whose mother tongue is not English or French. DISCUSSION: As the trend
       for long term care of people with HIV or AIDS in the home continues, the
       need for resources tailored to a nonprofessional audience will grow.
       Focus testing during this project clearly highlighted the demand for
       information on other issues such as treatments, psychosocial issues,
       stress management, burnout and nursing care, developed for a lay
       audience.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*NURSING/PREVENTION & CONTROL
       Audio-Visual Aids  Canada  Caregivers/*EDUCATION  Health
       Education/*METHODS  Home Nursing  Human  HIV
       Infections/*NURSING/PREVENTION & CONTROL  MEETING ABSTRACT

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