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Facilitator's Script:
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Throughout
the module is a script,
designated by the star
icon, which can be used
to introduce issues,
ask reflective questions,
prompt discussion, elicit
feedback, and summarize
important take-home
messages.
The script can be read
or preferably paraphrased
by the educator(s) facilitating
the teaching sessions. |
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Time
The
time allocated for this session is 30
minutes.
Beginning
the Session: Introductions
At
the beginning of the session, the facilitator
and learners should introduce themselves
briefly. Ideas for creative introductions
can be found in the Teaching Tips: Introduction to
the Facilitator’s Guide.
Setting the Context: The Bright Futures Concept
The
facilitator introduces the learners
to the Bright Futures concept of health
by reading or paraphrasing the following:
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The
World Health Organization
has defined health as
“a state of complete
physical, mental and
social well-being and
not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity.”
Bright Futures embraces
this broad definition
of health — one
that includes not only
prevention of morbidity
and mortality, but also
the achievement of a
child’s full potential.
In the Bright Futures
concept of health, providing
the capacity for healthy
child development is
as important as ameliorating
illness or injury. Recognizing
and acknowledging the
strengths and resources
of the child, family,
and community are essential
to promoting healthy
growth and development.
To
build that capacity,
the Pediatrics in Practice
curriculum focuses on
six core concepts: Partnership,
Communication, Health
Promotion, Time Management,
Education, and Advocacy.
The curriculum also
includes a companion
module (Health) and
videotape that present
an overview of Pediatrics
in Practice and the
Bright Futures approach. |
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Introducing the Session
Before
introducing the session, the facilitator
distributes the handout Bright
Futures Children’s Health Charter.
Note
to facilitator: Learners
should be challenged throughout the
discussion to broaden their definition
and deepen their understanding of
health. As facilitator, you may want
to reflect on your own definition
of health before teaching this module.
The facilitator paraphrases the following:
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Today’s
session is the first
of two that comprise
the Pediatrics in
Practice Health
module. This module
presents an overview
and introduction to
the entire Pediatrics
in Practice curriculum.
The purpose of this
session is to help promote
an understanding of
health that goes beyond
the mere absence of
illness or infirmity,
and to introduce six
concepts that will help
you communicate effectively,
partner with and educate
children and their families,
and serve as advocates
to promote health and
prevent illness in a
time-efficient manner.
In
today’s session,
our objectives will
be to:
- Explore
and expand our definition
and understanding
of the “healthy
child”.
- Understand
the six core concepts
addressed in the Pediatrics
in Practice curriculum.
- Gain
a greater awareness
of how children’s
health depends on
the health of their
families and communities.
When
we have completed the
session, you should
be able to answer the
following questions:
- What
is a “healthy”
child in the context
of the family and
community?
- What
are the six core concepts
that support Bright
Futures?
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Discussion and Exercises: The Quick Survey
The
facilitator distributes paper to the
learners, then reads or paraphrases
the following:
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As
child health professionals,
you each have definitions
of health that determine
your expectations about
your role in promoting
or improving the health
of children. Please
take 2 or 3 minutes
to write down your own
definition of a “healthy
child”. |
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While
collecting the learners’ written
responses, the facilitator introduces
the Bright Futures videotape and explains,
as noted in the introduction, that
Bright Futures views health as encompassing
not only prevention of morbidity and
mortality but also promotion of healthy
growth and development, and achievement
of the child’s full potential.
Bright Futures Video - Viewing and Discussion
The
facilitator starts the VCR and
reviews
the learners’ survey responses
as they watch the videotape. (The
run time for the videotape is 16
minutes. Preview the video
here.)
When
the videotape has ended, the facilitator
moves to the display board and uses
the learners’ written responses
to engage in a brief discussion on
the definition of health. To prompt
discussion, the facilitator might
ask the following:
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In
the videotape, how
does Bright Futures
define health?
How
are the various definitions
similar? How are they
different?
How
does the context of
the family’s
strengths, resources,
community, and culture
influence your definition
of health? |
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Overview of Bright Futures and the Core Concepts
The
facilitator summarizes the main points
of the discussion, relating them to
the six core concepts (which the facilitator
can briefly describe in any order):
- Partnership: Develop a meaningful relationship
that recognizes the critical role
and contribution of each partner
(child, family, health professional,
and community) in promoting health
and preventing illness.
- Communication: Foster family-centered communication
and develop active listening skills
to enhance interactions among providers,
children, and families.
- Health
Promotion: Encourage openness,
raise awareness, and develop skills
to promote recognition of issues
important to patients and families.
- Time
Management: Apply time
management skills to effectively
incorporate health promotion into
clinical practice.
- Education: Recognize teachable moments
during health visits for children
and their families.
- Advocacy: Build health professional
involvement in advocacy at the individual,
local, or national level by recognizing
health issues important to patients
and their families.
The facilitator continues:
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As
described in the videotape,
these core concepts
are also core competencies
or skills that are essential
for Bright Futures health
professionals to develop
in order to help children
and their families achieve
optimal health. |
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Take-Home Message
The
facilitator ends the session by summarizing the Bright Futures concept of health:
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Health
is not only the absence
of illness or disease,
but also a state of
well-being and the opportunity
to achieve one’s
full potential. Bright
Futures believes that
this can best be achieved
by building effective
partnerships; fostering
family-centered communication;
promoting health and
preventing illness;
managing time for health
promotion; educating
families through teachable
moments; and advocating
for children, families,
and communities. Before
we conclude, what questions
remain about what we
addressed today? |
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Answers to Guiding Questions
The facilitator continues:
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Now
that we have completed
this session on Health,
you should be able to
answer the following
questions:
What
is a "healthy"
child in the context
of the family and community?
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“healthy”
child is able to achieve
his or her full potential.
The capacity to achieve
that potential depends
on the strengths and
resources of the child,
the family, and the
community.
What
are the six core concepts
that support Bright
Futures?
- The
six core concepts
are Partnership, Communication,
Health Promotion,
Time Management, Education,
and Advocacy.
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Planning
for the Next Session (if Session 2 is
planned)
The facilitator continues:
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At
the next session, we
will apply the four-step
approach to either another
vignette or an actual
case to demonstrate
how to effectively advocate
for the needs of a group
at the local/national
level. |
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Evaluation
The
facilitator now distributes the Session
Evaluation Form.
The
facilitator also completes the Facilitator
Self-Assessment Form.
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