Train the Trainer for Implementing Treatment Guidelines

Introduction: A collaborative project between Sweden and Kosovo with the aim to develop treatment guidelines for ambulance services was undertaken. Firstly, relevant were identified, then translated, processed fit Kosovan service system. The next step train instructors in becoming proficient training colleagues use guidelines. trainer approach chosen as it can be seen grounded Kolb's experiential learning theory Crossan et al. organizational theory. Those theories describe how individuals learn organizations develop. Method: This implementation supported of local become 13 selected using scenario training. Initially, Kosovar received directions from Swedish they observed instructors. After this, took more responsibility Seven instructed eight a week where about 100 doctors nurses trained patient assessment trainees divided into four parallel groups 4-5 participants one instructor by instructor. Results: week, two different centers achieved proficiency Each involved 30 occasions. Conclusion: resulted being able new providing standardized In addition, will contribute development revision established Applying approach, theoretically theories, provides sound basis achieve systematic change improving safety. Here, knowledge distribution among practitioners is improved an inexpensive manner.