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Table 1 Formulated training programme

From: A training programme facilitating guideline use of occupational health professionals: a feasibility study

Learning objectives

• OPs/IPs have knowledge of factors influencing work participation

• OPs/IPs have knowledge of effective interventions to reduce effect of factors negatively influencing work participation

• OPs/IPs evaluate the use of a multi-component intervention at an early stage

• OPs/IPs are able to increase the role of the individual through counselling and guidance

• OPs/IPs are able to communicate with the employer about the reintegration plan and provide advice on the importance of social support from the workplace

• OPs/IPs are able to collaborate together in the guidance and assessment of people with a chronic disease

Part

Reserved time

Training activity

Aim

Homework

Needs to be executed before the training programme: 120 min

1: Trainees read the guideline

2: Trainees report value of the guideline

3: Trainees send case study

4: Trainees complete knowledge and skills test

1: Trainees start with an equal level of knowledge

2: Trainees are made aware of the value of the guideline in daily practice

3: Training includes case studies which relate to daily practice

4: Trainees realize there is a discrepancy between current behaviour and behaviour according to the guideline

Entry participants

15 min

1: Trainers welcome participants individually, shaking hands

2: Trainees receive a folder with the guideline, summary and programme outline

1: Trainees feel welcome and at ease

2: Trainees are informed about training programme and guideline

Introduction trainers and training programme

10 min

1: Trainers introduce themselves using a PowerPoint presentation

2: Trainers explain their aim of providing a stimulating programme with many learning opportunities

3: Trainers describe the programme

1: Trainees are informed about the role and background of the two trainers (one OP, one IP)

2: Trainees are motivated and energized

3: Trainees are provided with structure

Introduction participants / discuss value of guideline

15 min

Trainees exchange names, their profession and perceived value of the guideline for four minutes with another trainee. After four minutes, trainees switch to another trainee

Trainees become acquainted with other trainees and professions. Discussion of value sets a positive norm concerning the use and value of the guideline and makes trainees realize what value the guideline may have for their work

Coffee break

15 min

NAa

Trainees and trainers have a moment to rest and recharge energy levels

Value guideline

30 min

1: Trainers guide plenary discussion of the value of the guideline

2: Trainers guide plenary discussion of their need for knowledge in the training programme

1: Trainees realize what value the guideline may have for their work

2: Training fits trainees’ needs as much as possible

Factors

30 min

1: Trainees work in groups of four (2 OPs/2 IPs) on a case study including influential factors

2: Trainees indicate when to inventory factors on a patient journey in groups of four (2 OPs/2 IPs)

1: Trainees recognize influential factors in a case study

2: Trainees learn when to inventory influential factors

Interventions

30 min

1: Trainees work in groups of four (2 OPs/2 IPs) on a case study

2: Trainees indicate when to use interventions on a patient journey in groups of four (2 OPs/2 IPs)

1: Trainees name and use effective interventions to change negative influential factors

2: Trainees learn that intervention should preferably occur at early stage in the patient journey

Collaboration with employer

40 min

1: Trainees discuss best practices and perform a role play in pairs (1 OP/1 IP)

2: Trainees indicate when collaboration is needed on patient journey (in pairs)

1: Trainees obtain skills to better communicate with the employer

2: Trainees learn when collaboration with the employer is important

Lunch break

60 min

NAa

Trainees and trainers have a moment to rest and recharge energy levels

Structure

5 min

Trainers explain the remaining programme

Trainees are provided with structure

Discussion of the cases

30 min

Trainers guide trainee plenary discussion of factors and interventions identified and the reasons for collaboration

Trainees learn from other trainees’ experiences regarding inventory of factors and interventions, and the use of collaboration

Own role of client

60 min

1: Trainees watch a short film

2: Trainers introduce the subject with use of PowerPoint

3: Trainees formulate questions in pairs (either 2 OPs or 2 IPs), which may stimulate the role of individuals with a chronic disease

1: Trainees are introduced to the idea of the client’s own role and obtain knowledge about the value of equal communication between ‘patient’ and doctor

2: Trainees obtain knowledge about the effect on the individual with a chronic disease of being given a role

3: Trainees learn how to stimulate the role of the individual with a chronic disease

Coffee break

20 min

NAa

Trainees and trainers have a moment to rest and recharge energy levels

Discussion of patient journey

20 min

Trainers guide plenary discussion regarding the patient journey

Trainees obtain knowledge about when to discuss factors and the early use of an intervention

Individual evaluation of learning objectives

20 min

Trainees write a letter to themselves

Trainees have a reminder of lessons learned in the training programme

Evaluation and closing of training programme

20 min

1: Trainers answer any of the trainees’ remaining questions

2: Trainees evaluate training

1: Trainees are able to share additional questions

2: Trainers acquire insight into trainees’ experiences

  1. aNA: Not applicable