Evaluating the long-term impact of the Trauma Team Training course in Guyana: an explanatory mixed-methods approach.
Am J Surg
; 205(2): 119-24, 2013 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-23246285
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
We evaluated the retention of trauma knowledge and skills after an interprofessional Trauma Team Training (TTT) course in Guyana and explored the course impact on participants.METHODS:
A mixed-methods design evaluated knowledge using a multiple-choice quiz test, skills and trauma moulage simulation with checklists, and course impact with qualitative interviews. Participants were evaluated at 3 time points; before, after, and 4 months after TTT.RESULTS:
Forty-seven course participants included 20 physicians, 17 nurses, and 10 paramedical providers. All participants had improved multiple-choice quiz test scores after the course and retained knowledge after 4 months, with nonphysicians showing the most improved scores. Trauma skill and moulage scores declined slightly after 4 months, with the greatest decline observed in complex skills. Qualitatively, course participants self-reported impact of the TTT course included improved empowerment, knowledge, teamwork, and patient care.CONCLUSIONS:
Interprofessional team-based training led to the retention of trauma knowledge and skills as well as the empowerment of nonphysicians. The decline in performance of some trauma skills indicates the need for a regular trauma update course.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Retención en Psicología
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Heridas y Lesiones
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Competencia Clínica
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Educación Médica Continua
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Educación Continua en Enfermería
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Técnicos Medios en Salud
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Equipo Hospitalario de Respuesta Rápida
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Capacitación en Servicio
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluation_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Caribe ingles
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Guyana
Idioma:
En
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article