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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
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).