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Poster presentation:
Effective brief intervention - increasing capacity by training trainers
Denise Barlow
Abstract
Effective brief intervention - Increasing capacity by training trainers and measuring participants' perceptions of knowledge, skills and practice before and after the training
Objective:
The implementation of comprehensive smokefree workplace legislation in 2004 highlighted the responsibility of hospitals and other health settings to provide at least minimal advice, information and services for New Zealanders who smoke. Silagy (2002) suggests that even simple advice has an effect on cessation rates, of about 2.5%. An effective way of achieving this is by training frontline health professionals in brief intervention.
Methods:
In order for training outcomes to be consistent, two distinct processes were undertaken. Firstly, 16 Smoking Cessation Specialists based in hospitals participated in a six day train the trainer programme enabling them to facilitate a three hour Effective Brief Intervention (EBI) module. This training included the adapting of systems to capture and record interventions. Secondly, quality control measures included a review of the content and process of EBI. The achievement of training objectives was monitored by (some) pre and post training self-assessments completed by front line staff.
Results:
In addition to the two national trainers, some 16 part time trainers are now able to train front line staff in their hospitals, making training more accessible and regular throughout New Zealand. Content of the EBI module is revised and updated every six months in consultation with the team of trainers, who have had varying experiences in the implementation of their training. Qualitative self assessments of some EBI participants of their skills, knowledge and practice prior to the training and after three months of practical experience are documented.
Biography
Denise Barlow
Smoking Cessation Specialist
National Heart Foundation of NZ
2/9 Napoleon Avenue
Milford
Auckland
NZ.
Professional Experience:
1999 to present - Smoking Cessation Specialist / Programme Developer / Trainer / Facilitator of NZ Guidelines for Smoking Cessation (NZ Ministry of Health funded), Smoking Cessation Training for Health Professionals in all NZ settings.
2003 to present - Programme Developer / Trainer, Allen & Clarke (NZAID & AusAID funded), Smoking Cessation training for Health Professionals in Tonga, Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.
1994 to present - Director / Smoking Cessation Practitioner, QuitNZ Smoking Cessation and Counselling Service, Auckland, NZ.
2002 to 2003 - Co-author / Trainer, Choose 2B Free Cessation Programme for General Practice, ProCARE Independent Practitioner Association, NZ.
2001 to 2002 - Co-author, Smokestop Interactive Internet Cessation Programme, ACTIONPACT Wellness Programme, NZ.
1998 to 2000 - Cessation Consultant, Auckland Healthcare Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme, Auckland, NZ.
1997 to 2000 - Cessation Practitioner, Greenwood Medical Centre, Auckland, NZ.
1994 to 2000 - Director / Cessation Practitioner, ISIS Group Stop Smoking Programme, NZ.
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