Novel on-site follow-up and enhancement program (FEP) improves knowledge, clinical skills and enabling environment of skilled birth attendants in Nepal.
R ThapaK NikolliD McMahonS BlakemoreS TamangS BhattaP GautamR ShresthaRuma RajbhandariPublished in: PloS one (2023)
FEP is a highly effective program by both quantitative and qualitative evaluation. Our study suggests that FEP should be frequent and continuous to retain the knowledge and clinical skills of SBAs, motivate them through on-site coaching, and improve their working environment through direct feedback to the Ministry of Health and Population.