Burn Management Awareness Workshop

Introduction

As part of the Young Leaders Collaboration for Global Health (YLCGH) initiative, a workshop on Burn Management Awareness was conducted at Shree Laxmi Ni Ma Vi, Hetauda.
The activity aimed to provide students with practical and theoretical knowledge about effective burn management. This hands-on workshop emphasized learning through interactive sessions and group activities.

Objectives:

• Educate students on proper first-aid techniques for burns.
• Enhance understanding of items to use and avoid during burn management.
• Foster teamwork and presentation skills through group-based activities.

Participants:

• Target Audience: Students from grades 6,7 and 8.
• Number of Participants: 33 students, divided into 5 groups.

Methodology

The workshop was designed to be interactive and student-centered, comprising three main phases:

Phase 1: Presentation

•  A pre-assessment on first aid for burns was conducted among students to evaluate their existing knowledge and understanding of the topic.

• The session began with an engaging presentation covering:
  • Causes and types of burns.
  • Do’s and Don’ts of burn management.
  • Steps for providing first aid during a burn injury.
  • Prevention of burn

• Shared real-life scenarios to help students visualize and related to the topic.

Phase 2: Quiz

• A short quiz was conducted to assess the understanding of the students and evaluate the efficacy of the session.
• Students answered questions correctly,showcasing their knowledge and understanding of the topic.

Phase 3: Group Activity and Presentation

• Students were divided into 5 groups (6-7 members each).
• Activity Details:
  • Each group was given a chart paper, watercolor markers and printed items consisting of illustrations of objects like clean cloths, running water, toothpaste, butter, turmeric etc.
  • Groups were tasked to:
    1. Circle appropriate items for burn management.
    2. Cross out inappropriate items.
    3. Paste their choices on chart paper.
    4. Write a short summary of what they learned.
  • Each group then presented their work to the class.
• Facilitators provided feedback on their choices and clarified misconceptions.

Outcomes:

• Enhanced Knowledge: Students demonstrated improved understanding of burn management, correctly identifying appropriate and inappropriate items during the activity.
• Teamwork and Communication: Group activities encouraged collaboration and presentation skills.
• Engagement: The students actively engaged in discussions and quizzes showing enthusiasm and curiosity.The active participation and engagement throughout the session indicated a successful transfer of knowledge, setting the foundation for better preparedness in real-life situations.