title: PREPARING HEALTH PROFESSIONS VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE GLOBALLY.
abstract: Scant literature exists to describe the global health and collaboration competence of international healthcare professional volunteers. An educational program to prepare volunteers for short-term service in resource-poor settings was developed. Pre- and post- program competence and team collaboration levels were assessed in 18 healthcare professionals. A significant improvement (p < .05) occurred in global health competence after education. Formal educational preparation of international health volunteers can enhance their overall effectiveness when serving in resource-poor settings. Extensive resources for global health education are referenced.
authors.forename: Rebekah E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Carey
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Carter-Templeton
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Paltzer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002835:Christianity; D003479:Curriculum; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health / Q000193:education*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009656:North America; D064700:Nurses, International / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011361:Professional Competence; D014838:Volunteers / Q000193:education*; D055815:Young Adult