Document Type : Original Article
Authors
- . Hashem Heshmati
- . Elham Shakibazadeh
- . Sara Mortaz Hejri 1
- . Abbas Rahimi Foroushani 2
- . Roya Sadeghi
1 Department of Medical Education, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Departments of Health Education and Promotion and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Communication skills are one of the most important competencies required for
community health workers (CHWs); however, there is no systematic evidence‑based communication
training course for them. In this study, we aim to develop a comprehensive communication skills
curriculum for CHWs based on the intervention mapping (IM) approach.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used the IM approach to develop a systematic evidence‑based
communication skills curriculum for CHWs. First, we will determine the required competencies (by a
literature search, a qualitative study, and a Delphi study), and then, we will develop a questionnaire
for need assessment, and finally, we will implement the course and evaluate its efficacy by conducting
a randomized controlled trial. This study was designed according to the steps of IM.
CONCLUSION: This protocol reports an example of developing a training course using IM. This
course could be applied for similar health workers across the world, as well as the CHWs.
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