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Neonatal transport team members undergo initial and periodic training to ensure knowledge and performance competencies. Given that various methods can be employed in this effort, it is important to evaluate how well new knowledge is learned and applied by transport team members and assess learner satisfaction. Self-paced modular learning and expert-modeled learning using high-fidelity simulations (HFSs) are 2 teaching/learning/evaluation tools for content application for team members. This article describes 2 educational approaches using simulated scenarios and evaluations. These experiences occurred in 2006, summer I (self-paced modular learning) and in 2007 for the same participants, summer II (expert-modeled learning). A group of experienced nurses, respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics participated. Satisfaction was measured using a 5-point Likert scale. Effectiveness of HFS was evaluated using the Technical Evaluation Tool. Behavioral performance was assessed using the Behavioral Assessment Tool. The Technical Evaluation Tool showed that expert-modeled learning using HFS as a teaching/ learning/evaluation tool for application of content was effective as self-paced modular learning. Experienced participants appear to be satisfied with the use of HFS scenarios.
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Educación Continua en Enfermería/métodos , Maniquíes , Enfermería Neonatal/educación , Personal de Enfermería en Hospital/educación , Enseñanza/métodos , Transporte de Pacientes , Adulto , Análisis de Varianza , Actitud del Personal de Salud , Competencia Clínica , Curriculum , Sistemas Especialistas , Femenino , Humanos , Cuidado Intensivo Neonatal/métodos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Investigación en Educación de Enfermería , Personal de Enfermería en Hospital/psicología , Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud , Instrucciones Programadas como Asunto , Desempeño de Papel , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Texas , Transporte de Pacientes/métodosRESUMEN
Health care professionals are expected to make prompt, accurate decisions in life-threatening emergency situations in the OR. Perioperative leaders are faced with the challenge of ensuring that OR team members are prepared to respond to potentially lethal emergencies, including rare and infrequent events. This article describes the importance of team training for all members of the OR team. The use of simulation is discussed as a tool to accomplish this goal. Steps for developing a simulation scenario are presented.