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Document 2130
DOCN M94A2130
TI HIV training for professionals--a model of client led service
development.
DT 9412
AU Hawkes R; Hamlyn D; Boston S; Band M; Souch A; Judkins M; Thames Valley
Positive Support, Berkshire, U.K.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):374 (abstract no. PD0105). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370445
AB OBJECTIVE: To improve service delivery by developing and implementing a
training programme, facilitated by people living with HIV, providing
Care Professionals with an insight into What it's like to be HIV
positive. METHODS: 5 HIV positive individuals were selected as
facilitators, and trained in presentation techniques and group dynamics.
A two day residential course was devised for care professionals,
comprising experiential workshops, facilitated by the positive
facilitators. The workshops, (through role play, feedback and
discussion), looked at the impact of a positive diagnosis and its
implications; explored the issues around the transition from being
asymptomatic to symptomatic; focused on the physical, psychological and
spiritual needs of people with HIV/AIDS. Participants evaluated the
training and its longer term value by completing a questionnaire at one
week and 6 months post training. RESULTS: These two day residential
training courses for up to 25 participants, have elicited a wide range
of feelings and emotions, similar to those experienced by people living
with HIV. The participants felt that they had a greater understanding of
the psychosocial issues relating to positive individuals, and that the
training had further developed confidence in dealing with the issues.
The training also seemed to have a beneficial effect on the participants
own behaviours relating to HIV Prevention. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
Often Carers working with people affected by HIV/AIDS, have little
insight into the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of their
clients. This training package enables the participants to put
themselves in the position of their clients. An improved understanding
of the feelings and emotions experienced by HIV positive clients is
essential in the development and provision of appropriate, quality
driven care. HIV positive individuals are often disempowered by Care
Professionals. The training package provides a method of empowering
positive individuals through their role as training facilitators. The
provision of follow up support sessions for facilitators and
participants are an important consideration.
DE Attitude of Health Personnel Health Personnel/*EDUCATION Human HIV
Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).