Facilitator - WHO Western Pacific Region - World Health Organization

Format of the manual:
The user-friendly manual is divided into three days of training:
OO
Day 1: Dengue epidemiology, dengue transmission, dengue case recognition and the clinical
course of dengue;
OO
Day 2: Clinical assessment and management;
OO
Day 3: Monitoring.
Each day comprises practical sessions that will contribute to the goals set out in the learning outcomes.
At the start of each day, or chapter, there is a table summarizing the training content (containing short
descriptions of the sessions and the time allotted for each of them), a list of objectives and a list of
materials needed.
For each session, the manual puts forth a set of key competencies that summarizes what the participants
will be able to KNOW and UNDERSTAND by the end of the session. Each activity has its own objective, so
that the participants know why they are doing the activity.
Evaluation of participants:
Evaluation and monitoring of participants’ progress will be a continuous process, rather than a “one- off”
final written test.
Goal of the training:
To provide evidence-based guidance in the clinical management of dengue infection in both adult and
paediatric patients.
Objectives:
OO
To improve recognition and diagnosis of dengue cases and provide appropriate care to patients.
OO
To identify severe dengue and carry out more focused close monitoring and prompt appropriate
management.
OO
To provide guidance on appropriate and timely fluid management and the use of blood and
blood products.
OO
To improve on early and accurate notification of dengue cases for prompt public health
intervention.
Target group:
This training manual is targeted to primary care doctors, public health personnel, nurses, assistant
medical officers, physicians and critical care providers involved in treating adult and paediatric patients
with dengue fever, dengue haemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome and other forms of severe
dengue.
Health care setting:
It is suggested that outpatient primary care doctors and emergency department physicians undergo
training in Modules 1 to 8B, and complete case studies 6 to 10.
Physicians, pediatricians and critical care physicians in the inpatient setting are suggested to undergo
training in Modules 1 to 8D and complete all case studies.
vii