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Table 5 Innovative strategies for enhancing care in health centers and outpatients clinics

From: Perspectives of primary care physicians in Spain on malaria: a cross-sectional survey and retrospective review of cases

Strategy

Description

Implementation example

Promotional Posters

Visually engaging posters in health centers and clinics highlighting the importance of pre-travel consultations

Posters in waiting rooms and consultation areas

Digital Media Campaigns

Use of social media, websites, and other digital platforms to spread awareness about travel health

Regular updates on health center social media pages

Educational Workshops

Organizing workshops or seminars on travel health for patients, focusing on prevention and the importance of pre-travel advice

Monthly workshops hosted by healthcare professionals

Collaborations with Travel Agencies

Partnering with travel agencies to provide health-related information and promote pre-travel health consultations

Informational brochures distributed by travel agencies

Reminder Services

Implementing reminder services via SMS or email to encourage patients to consider travel health consultations

Automated reminders sent to patients with upcoming international travel bookings

In-Clinic Health Promotion Teams

Dedicated staff or volunteers in clinics to inform and encourage patients about travel health during their visit

Health promotion volunteers engaging with patients in waiting areas