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

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