Title of Work
Aligning a training curriculum with local needs: Use of an advisory board
Document Type
Article
Publication/Presentation Date
May 2020
Abstract
Children with disabilities and their families often experience life circumstances that lead to reduced quality of life in low- and middle-income countries. This article describes the development of a curriculum to train community volunteers to provide support to families of children with disabilities in Lusaka, Zambia, using feedback from an advisory board of local stakeholders. Stakeholders had two opportunities to offer input on the curriculum. Reviewer comments focused on three themes – making the manual more Zambian, needing additional content, and simplifying the message. Recommendations were incorporated into the manual – allowing for culturally appropriate alignment with Zambian needs and customs.
Recommended Citation
Rabaey, Paula; Hepperlen, Renee; Biggs, Jennifer; DeGracia, Donna; Hearst, Mary; and Ngulube, Esther, "Aligning a training curriculum with local needs: Use of an advisory board" (2020). Occupational Therapy Faculty Scholarship. 83.
https://sophia.stkate.edu/osot_fac/83