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MAAM MAI 4
MODULE 4—GROUP DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Stages of Group Development | Orientation, Conflict, Cohesiveness, Work Group, and Termination—stages a group undergoes to achieve effective teamwork. |
| Orientation Stage | Members get to know one another, clarify group purpose, and establish a sense of belongingness. |
| Conflict Stage | Members struggle over power, control, and leadership; conflicts arise and hostility toward the leader may occur. |
| Cohesiveness Stage | Group unity develops, trust increases, and members become more personally involved and committed to the group. |
| Work Group Stage | Members and leaders recognize each other’s unique contributions; productivity and collaboration are high. |
| Termination Stage | Group goals are accomplished and members prepare for closure; may be temporary or permanent. |
| Interventions to Facilitate Group Growth | Provide structure and direction, help meet interpersonal needs, manage conflicts, and promote learning from group experience. |
| Leader’s Role in Group Growth | Facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, encourage participation, and provide feedback for continuous improvement. |
| Barriers to Group Growth | Poor communication, lack of trust, unresolved conflicts, unclear goals, and dominance of certain members. |
| Effective Group Leader Qualities | Self-awareness, emotional control, empathy, good communication, and ability to inspire teamwork. |
| Linkages and Collaboration | Establishing partnerships between community members, organizations, and agencies to address shared health goals. |
| Purpose of Collaboration | To pool resources, share expertise, and coordinate actions for efficient and effective community health outcomes. |
| Principles of Collaboration | Mutual respect, shared vision, equality among partners, transparency, and accountability. |
| Ways to Form Linkages | Establish contact with stakeholders, conduct meetings, sign Memoranda of Agreement (MOA), and maintain communication. |
| Community Partnership | A cooperative relationship between community members and health professionals aimed at achieving common health objectives. |
| Benefits of Partnership | Increased resource availability, enhanced trust, community empowerment, and improved health outcomes. |
| Stages of Partnership Development | Initiation, Building, Maintenance, and Termination. |
| Initiation Stage | Identify potential partners and establish common goals. |
| Building Stage | Develop trust, define roles, and share decision-making responsibilities. |
| Maintenance Stage | Sustain collaboration through regular evaluation and adaptation. |
| Termination Stage | End partnership formally after achieving objectives or transfer ownership to community. |
| Monitoring and Evaluation in Group Work | Ensures that group and partnership activities remain aligned with goals and community priorities. |
| Monitoring | Ongoing process of tracking progress and identifying problems in implementation. |
| Evaluation | Determines the effectiveness, relevance, and impact of group or partnership activities. |
| Tools for Monitoring and Evaluation | Surveys, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews, and Progress Reports. |
| Qualities of an Effective Community Health Nurse in Group Facilitation | Culturally sensitive, flexible, empathetic, communicative, and able to foster teamwork. |
| Importance of Group Work in Community Health Nursing | Enhances participation, supports empowerment, and allows collective problem-solving. |
| Final Goal of Community Health Nursing | To empower communities to achieve self-reliance and sustainable health improvement. |