Performances of low level hospital health caregivers after a neonatal resuscitation course.
Ital J Pediatr
; 42(1): 100, 2016 Nov 18.
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| ID: mdl-27863530
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
High fidelity simulation has been executed to allow the evaluation of technical and non-technical skills of health caregivers. Our objective was to assess technical and non-technical performances of low level hospitals health caregivers who attended a Neonatal Resuscitation course using high fidelity simulation in a standard-setting scenario.METHODS:
Twenty-three volunteers were asked to manage a simple scenario (infant with secondary apnea) after the course. Technical and non-technical skills were assessed by using previously published scores. Performances were assessed during the scenario and after 2 months by filmed video recordings.RESULTS:
Sixteen (69.5%) participants failed to pass the minimum required technical score. Staff experience and participation in previous courses were associated to higher score in technical and non-technical skills, while working in level I or II hospitals did not affect the scores. Previous experience in neonatal resuscitation requiring positive pressure ventilation was associated to better non-technical performance. Technical and non-technical scores were significantly correlated (r = 0.67, p = 0.0005). Delayed and direct evaluation of technical skills provided the same scores.CONCLUSIONS:
A neonatal resuscitation course, performed by using a high fidelity simulation manikin, had a limited impact on technical and non-technical skills of participants working in low level hospitals. Training programs should be tailored to the participants' professional background and to the more relevant sessions.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pediatric Nursing
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Resuscitation
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Clinical Competence
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Medical Staff, Hospital
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Ital J Pediatr
Journal subject:
PEDIATRIA
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy