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Mossenson AI, Livingston PL, Tuyishime E, Brown JA. Assessing Healthcare Simulation Facilitation: A Scoping Review of Available Tools, Validity Evidence, and Context Suitability for Faculty Development in Low-Resource Settings. Simul Healthc 2024:01266021-990000000-00121. [PMID: 38595205 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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SUMMARY STATEMENT Assessment tools support simulation facilitation skill development by guiding practice, structuring feedback, and promoting reflective learning among educators. This scoping review followed a systematic process to identify facilitation assessment tools used in postlicensure healthcare simulation. Secondary objectives included mapping of the validity evidence to support their use and a critical appraisal of their suitability for simulation faculty development in low-resource settings. Database searching, gray literature searching, and stakeholder engagement identified 11,568 sources for screening, of which 72 met criteria for full text review. Thirty sources met inclusion; 16 unique tools were identified. Tools exclusively originated from simulation practice in high-resource settings and predominantly focused on debriefing. Many tools have limited validity evidence supporting their use. In particular, the validity evidence supporting the extrapolation and implications of assessment is lacking. No current tool has high context suitability for use in low-resource settings.
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- Adam I Mossenson
- From the SJOG Midland Public and Private Hospitals (A.I.M., J.A.B.), Perth, Australia; Dalhousie University (A.I.M., P.L.L.), Halifax, Canada; Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, Perth, Australia (A.I.M.); University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences (E.T.), Kigali, Rwanda; Curtin School of Nursing (J.A.B.), Curtin University, Perth, Australia ; and Western Australian Group for Evidence Informed Healthcare Practice: A JBI Centre of Excellence (J.A.B.), Perth, Australia
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Holm-Hansen CC, Lund S, Skytte TB, Molenaar J, Steensgaard CN, Mohd UA, Mzee S, Ali SM, Kjærgaard J, Greisen G, Sorensen JL, Poulsen A. Neonatal mortality and video assessment of resuscitation in four district hospitals in Pemba, Tanzania. Pediatr Res 2024; 95:712-721. [PMID: 37770540 PMCID: PMC10899108 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02824-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to assess risk factors for neonatal mortality, quality of neonatal resuscitation (NR) on videos and identify potential areas for improvement. METHODS This prospective cohort study included women in childbirth and their newborns at four district hospitals in Pemba, Tanzania. Videos were analysed for quality-of-care. Questionnaires on quality-of-care indicators were answered by health workers (HW) and women. Risk factors for neonatal mortality were analysed in a binomial logistic regression model. RESULTS 1440 newborns were enrolled. 34 newborns died within the neonatal period (23.6 per 1000 live births). Ninety neonatal resuscitations were performed, 20 cases on video. Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) was inadequate in 15 cases (75%). Half (10/20) did not have PPV initiated within the first minute, and in one case (5.0%), no PPV was performed. PPV was not sustained in 16/20 (80%) newborns. Of the 20 videos analysed, death occurred in 10 newborns: 8 after resuscitation attempts and two within the first 24 h. Most of HW 49/56 (87.5%) had received training in NR. CONCLUSIONS Video analysis of NR revealed significant deviations from guidelines despite 87.5% of HW being trained in NR. Videos provided direct evidence of gaps in the quality of care and areas for future education, particularly effective PPV. IMPACT Neonatal mortality in Pemba is 23.6 per 1000 livebirths, with more than 90% occurring in the first 24 h of life. Video assessment of neonatal resuscitation revealed deviations from guidelines and can add to understanding challenges and aid intervention design. The present study using video assessment of neonatal resuscitation is the first one performed at secondary-level hospitals where many of the world's births are conducted. Almost 90% of the health workers had received training in neonatal resuscitation, and the paper can aid intervention design by understanding the actual challenges in neonatal resuscitation.
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- Charlotte Carina Holm-Hansen
- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The Juliane Marie Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The Juliane Marie Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, The Juliane Marie Centre for Children, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, København, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The Juliane Marie Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Reproductive and Maternal Health Research Group, Public Health Department, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The Juliane Marie Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Public Health Laboratory-Ivo de Carneri, Chake Chake, Pemba, Tanzania
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- Public Health Laboratory-Ivo de Carneri, Chake Chake, Pemba, Tanzania
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The Juliane Marie Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neonatology, The Juliane Marie Centre for Children, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, København, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medicine Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Public Health Laboratory-Ivo de Carneri, Chake Chake, Pemba, Tanzania
- The Juliane Marie Centre for Children, Women and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, København, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The Juliane Marie Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Heard Stittum AJ, Edwards EM, Abayneh M, Gebremedhin AD, Horn D, Berkelhamer SK, Ehret DEY. Impact of an Educational Clinical Video Combined with Standard Helping Babies Breathe Training on Acquisition and Retention of Knowledge and Skills among Ethiopian Midwives. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1782. [PMID: 38002873 PMCID: PMC10670578 DOI: 10.3390/children10111782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) is an evidence-based neonatal resuscitation program designed for implementation in low-resource settings. While HBB reduces rates of early neonatal mortality and stillbirth, maintenance of knowledge and skills remains a challenge. The extent to which the inclusion of educational clinical videos impacts learners' knowledge and skills acquisition, and retention is largely unknown. We conducted a cluster-randomized controlled trial at two public teaching hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We randomized small training group clusters of 84 midwives to standard HBB vs. standard HBB training supplemented with exposure to an educational clinical video on newborn resuscitation. Midwives were followed over a 7-month time period and assessed on their knowledge and skills using standard HBB tools. When comparing the intervention to the control group, there was no difference in outcomes across all assessments, indicating that the addition of the video did not influence skill retention. Pass rates for both the control and intervention group on bag and mask skills remained low at 7 months despite frequent assessments. There is more to learn about the use of educational videos along with low-dose, high-frequency training and how it relates to retention of knowledge and skills in learners.
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- Amara J Heard Stittum
- Department of Pediatrics, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
- Vermont Oxford Network, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa 1165, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
- Vermont Oxford Network, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
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Ekström N, Gurung R, Humagain U, Basnet O, Bhattarai P, Thakur N, Dhakal R, Kc A, Axelin A. Facilitators and barriers for implementation of a novel resuscitation quality improvement package in public referral hospitals of Nepal. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:662. [PMID: 37704967 PMCID: PMC10500818 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05989-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Improving the healthcare providers (HCP) basic resuscitation skills can reduce intrapartum related mortality in low- and middle-income countries. However, the resuscitation intervention's successful implementation is largely dependent on proper facilitation and context. This study aims to identify the facilitators and barriers for the implementation of a novel resuscitation package as part of the quality improvement project in Nepal. METHODS The study used a qualitative descriptive design. The study sites included four purposively chosen public hospitals in Nepal, where the resuscitation package (Helping Babies Breathe [HBB] training, resuscitation equipment and NeoBeat) had been implemented as part of the quality improvement project. Twenty members of the HCP, who were trained and exposed to the package, were selected through convenience sampling to participate in the study interviews. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted via telephone and video calls. Twenty interview data were analyzed with a deductive qualitative content analysis based on the core components of the i-PARiHS framework. RESULTS The findings suggest that there was a move to more systematic resuscitation practices among the staff after the quality improvement project's implementation. This positive change was supported by a neonatal heart rate monitor (NeoBeat), which guided resuscitation and made it easier. In addition, seeing the positive outcomes of successful resuscitation motivated the HCPs to keep practicing and developing their resuscitation skills. Facilitation by the project staff enabled the change. At the same time, facilitators provided extra support to maintain the equipment, which can be a challenge in terms of sustainability, after the project. Furthermore, a lack of additional resources, an unclear leadership role, and a lack of coordination between nurses and medical doctors were barriers to the implementation of the resuscitation package. CONCLUSION The introduction of the resuscitation package, as well as the continuous capacity building of local multidisciplinary healthcare staff, is important to continue the accelerated efforts of improving newborn care. To secure sustainable change, facilitation during implementation should focus on exploring local resources to implement the resuscitation package sustainably. TRIAL REGISTRATION Not applicable.
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- Niina Ekström
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, 75185, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, 75185, Sweden
- Research Division, Golden Community, Jawgal-11, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Research Division, Golden Community, Jawgal-11, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Research Division, Golden Community, Jawgal-11, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Research Division, Golden Community, Jawgal-11, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Research Division, Golden Community, Jawgal-11, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, 75185, Sweden.
- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Medicinaregatan 18 A, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, 75185, Sweden
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Schnaubelt S, Garg R, Atiq H, Baig N, Bernardino M, Bigham B, Dickson S, Geduld H, Al-Hilali Z, Karki S, Lahri S, Maconochie I, Montealegre F, Tageldin Mustafa M, Niermeyer S, Athieno Odakha J, Perlman JM, Monsieurs KG, Greif R. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in low-resource settings: a statement by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation, supported by the AFEM, EUSEM, IFEM, and IFRC. Lancet Glob Health 2023; 11:e1444-e1453. [PMID: 37591590 DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(23)00302-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Most recommendations on cardiopulmonary resuscitation were developed from the perspective of high-resource settings with the aim of applying them in these settings. These so-called international guidelines are often not applicable in low-resource settings. Organisations including the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) have not sufficiently addressed this problem. We formed a collaborative group of experts from various settings including low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries, and conducted a prospective, multiphase consensus process to formulate this ILCOR Task Force statement. We highlight the discrepancy between current cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines and their applicability in low-resource settings. Successful existing initiatives such as the Helping Babies Breathe programme and the WHO Emergency Care Systems Framework are acknowledged. The concept of the chainmail of survival as an adaptive approach towards a framework of resuscitation, the potential enablers of and barriers to this framework, and gaps in the knowledge are discussed, focusing on low-resource settings. Action points are proposed, which might be expanded into future recommendations and suggestions, addressing a large diversity of addressees from caregivers to stakeholders. This statement serves as a stepping-stone to developing a truly global approach to guide resuscitation care and science, including in health-care systems worldwide.
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- Sebastian Schnaubelt
- European Resuscitation Council, Niel, Belgium; Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Department of Emergency Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
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- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr Braich All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Centre of Excellence for Trauma & Emergency, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Centre of Excellence for Trauma & Emergency, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Centro de Simulacion, Hospital Universitario Fundacion Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain; Spanish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesia, Division of Critical Care, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Emergency and Pre-hospital Care, Mediciti Hospital, Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Imperial College Healthcare Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, José Casimiro Ulloa Emergency Hospital, Peruvian Resuscitation Council, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Colorado School of Public Health, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Newborn Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, NY, USA
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- European Resuscitation Council, Niel, Belgium; Department of Emergency Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- European Resuscitation Council, Niel, Belgium; University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; School of Medicine, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Ahn E, Kamath-Rayne BD, Perlman J, Berkelhamer S. Capacity Building in Remote Facilitation of Newborn Resuscitation. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1038. [PMID: 37371269 DOI: 10.3390/children10061038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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The past decade has been notable for widespread dissemination of newborn resuscitation training in low-resource settings through simplified training programs including Helping Babies Breathe. Since 2020, implementation efforts have been impacted by restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, prompting the development of alternative methods of training. While previous studies have demonstrated feasibility of remote neonatal resuscitation training, this perspective paper covers common barriers identified and key lessons learned developing a cadre of remote facilitators. Challenges of remote facilitation include mastering videoconferencing platforms, establishing personal connections, and providing effective oversight of skills practice. Training sessions can be used to support facilitators in acquiring comfort and competency in harnessing videoconferencing platforms for effective facilitation. Optimization of approaches and investment in capacity building of remote facilitators are imperative for effective implementation of remote neonatal resuscitation training.
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- Emily Ahn
- Division of Neonatology, New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Global Newborn and Child Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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Miller L, Wanduru P, Wangia J, Calkins K, Spindler H, Butrick E, Santos N, Kirumbi L, Walker D. Simulation and team training to improve preterm birth knowledge, evidence-based practices, and communication skills in midwives in Kenya and Uganda: Findings from a pre- and post-intervention analysis. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0001695. [PMID: 37289721 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Simulation training in basic and emergency obstetric and neonatal care has previously shown success in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in low-resource settings. Though preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal deaths, application of this training methodology geared specifically towards reducing preterm birth mortality and morbidity has not yet been implemented and evaluated. The East Africa Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi-EA) was a multi-country cluster randomized controlled (CRCT) trial that successfully improved outcomes of preterm neonates in Migori County, Kenya and the Busoga region of Uganda through an intrapartum package of interventions. PRONTO simulation and team training (STT) was one component of this package and was introduced to maternity unit providers in 13 facilities. This analysis was nested within the larger CRCT and specifically looked at the impact of the STT portion of the intervention package. The PRONTO STT curriculum was modified to emphasize prematurity-related intrapartum and immediate postnatal care practices, such as assessment of gestational age, identification of preterm labour, and administration of antenatal corticosteroids. Knowledge and communication techniques were assessed at the beginning and end of the intervention through a multiple-choice knowledge test. Clinical skills and communication techniques used in context were assessed through the use of evidence-based practiced (EBPs) as documented in video-recorded simulations through StudioCodeTM video analysis. Pre-and-post scores were compared in both categories using Chi-squared tests. Knowledge assessment scores improved from 51% to 73% with maternal-related questions improving from 61% to 74%, neonatal questions from 55% to 73%, and communication technique questions from 31% to 71%. The portion of indicated preterm birth EBPs performed in simulation increased from 55% to 80% with maternal-related EBPs improving from 48% to 73%, neonatal-related EBPs from 63% to 93%, and communication techniques from 52% to 69%. STT substantially increased preterm birth-specific knowledge and EBPs performed in simulation.
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- Lara Miller
- University of California, San Francisco Institute for Global Health Sciences, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- University of California, San Francisco Institute for Global Health Sciences, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- University of California, San Francisco Institute for Global Health Sciences, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- University of California, San Francisco Institute for Global Health Sciences, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- University of California, San Francisco Institute for Global Health Sciences, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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McCaw JM, Yelton SEG, Tackett SA, Rapal RMLL, Gamalinda AN, Arellano-Reyles A, Tupas GD, Derecho C, Ababon F, Edwardson J, Shilkofki NA. Effect of repeat refresher courses on neonatal resuscitation skill decay: an experimental comparative study of in-person and video-based simulation training. Adv Simul (Lond) 2023; 8:7. [PMID: 36841812 PMCID: PMC9959951 DOI: 10.1186/s41077-023-00244-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Neonatal deaths are a major contributor to global under-5-year-old mortality. Training birth attendants can improve perinatal outcomes, but skills may fade over time. In this pilot study, we assessed skill decay of nursing students after remote video versus in-person resuscitation training in a low-resource setting. Filipino nursing students (n = 49) underwent traditional, in-person simulation-based Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) training in Mindanao, Philippines. Participants were then assigned to receive refresher training at 2-month intervals either in-person or via tele-simulation beginning at 2 months, 4 months, or 6 months after initial training. A knowledge examination and practical examination, also known as objective structured clinical examination B in the HBB curriculum, were administered before retraining to assess knowledge and skill retention at time of scheduled follow-up. Time to initiation of bag-mask ventilation (BMV) in seconds during simulated birth asphyxia was the primary outcome. Skill decay was evident at first follow-up, with average time to BMV increasing from 56.9 (range 15-87) s at initial post-training to 83.8 (range 32-128) s at 2 months and 90.2 (range 51-180) s at 4 months. At second follow-up of the 2-month group, students showed improved pre-training time to BMV (average 70.4; range 46-97 s). No statistical difference was observed between in-person and video-trained students in time to BMV. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the 6-month follow-up was not completed. We conclude that remote video refresher training is a reasonable alternative to traditional in-person HBB training. Our study also suggests that refreshers may be needed more frequently than every 2 months to mitigate skill decay. Additional studies are necessary to assess the longitudinal impact of tele-simulation on clinical outcomes.
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- Julia M McCaw
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Southern Philippines Medical Center, Davao City, Philippines
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- Operation Smile Philippines Foundation, Inc.-Mindanao Cleft Center, Davao City, Philippines
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Davao Medical School Foundation Inc., Davao City, Philippines
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc., Davao City, Philippines
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc., Davao City, Philippines
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Chan NHM, Merali HS, Mistry N, Kealey R, Campbell DM, Morris SK, Data S. Utilization of a novel mobile application, "HBB Prompt", to reduce Helping Babies Breathe skills decay. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0000705. [PMID: 37155596 PMCID: PMC10166562 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) is a newborn resuscitation training program designed to reduce neonatal mortality in low- and middle-income countries. However, skills decay after initial training is a significant barrier to sustained impact. OBJECTIVE To test whether a mobile app, HBB Prompt, developed with user-centred design, helps improve skills and knowledge retention after HBB training. METHODS HBB Prompt was created during Phase 1 of this study with input from HBB facilitators and providers from Southwestern Uganda recruited from a national HBB provider registry. During Phase 2, healthcare workers (HCWs) in two community hospitals received HBB training. One hospital was randomly assigned as the intervention hospital, where trained HCWs had access to HBB Prompt, and the other served as control without HBB Prompt (NCT03577054). Participants were evaluated using the HBB 2.0 knowledge check and Objective Structured Clinical Exam, version B (OSCE B) immediately before and after training, and 6 months post-training. The primary outcome was difference in OSCE B scores immediately after training and 6 months post-training. RESULTS Twenty-nine HCWs were trained in HBB (17 in intervention, 12 in control). At 6 months, 10 HCW were evaluated in intervention and 7 in control. In intervention and control respectively, the median OSCE B scores were: 7 vs. 9 immediately before training, 17 vs. 21 immediately after training, and 12 vs. 13 at 6 months after training. Six months after training, the median difference in OSCE B scores was -3 (IQR -5 to -1) in intervention and -8 (IQR -11 to -6) in control (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION HBB Prompt, a mobile app created by user-centred design, improved retention of HBB skills at 6 months. However, skills decay remained high 6 months after training. Continued adaptation of HBB Prompt may further improve maintenance of HBB skills.
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- Natalie Hoi-Man Chan
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster Children's Hospital, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Paediatric Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Interactive Media Lab, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Design Research, TD Bank Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Paediatrics, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Centre for Global Child Health, and Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
- Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies in Uganda (CAMTech Uganda), Mbarara, Uganda
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Berg M, Mwambali SN, Bogren M. Implementation of a three-pillar training intervention to improve maternal and neonatal healthcare in the Democratic Republic Of Congo: a process evaluation study in an urban health zone. Glob Health Action 2022; 15:2019391. [PMID: 35007185 PMCID: PMC8751495 DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2021.2019391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Numerous quality-improvement projects including healthcare professional training are conducted globally every year, but there is a gap between the knowledge obtained in the training and its implementation in practice and policy. A quality-improvement programme was conducted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. Objective This study explores the implementation process, mechanisms of impact, and outcomes of a training intervention addressing labour and birth management and involving healthcare providers in an urban health zone in eastern part of DRC. Methods In 2019, master trainers were educated and in turn trained facilitators from seven participating healthcare facilities, which received the necessary equipment. Data comprised statistics on maternal and neonatal birth outcomes for the years before and after the training intervention, and focus group discussions (n = 18); and interviews (n = 2) with healthcare professionals, at the end of (n = 52) and after the training intervention (n = 59), respectively. The analysis was guided by a process evaluation framework, using descriptive statistics and content analysis. Results The three-pillar training intervention using a low-dose, high-frequency approach was successfully implemented in terms of fidelity, dose, adaptation, and reach. Several improved care routines were established, including improved planning, teamwork, and self-reflection skills, as well as improved awareness of the influence of the care environment, of having a respectful encounter, and of allowing a companion to be present with the birthing woman. The proportions of emergency caesareans decreased and of vaginal births increased without an increase in maternal and neonatal complications. Conclusion The findings of this study are encouraging and provide learnings for other healthcare facilities in DRC as well as other low-income countries. When designing similar training interventions, it is crucial to consider contextual factors such as incentives and to measure more salutogenic outcomes.
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- Marie Berg
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Community Health, Evangelical University of Africa, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Community Health, Evangelical University of Africa, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Vadla MS, Moshiro R, Mdoe P, Eilevstjønn J, Kvaløy JT, Hhoki BH, Ersdal H. Newborn resuscitation simulation training and changes in clinical performance and perinatal outcomes: a clinical observational study of 10,481 births. ADVANCES IN SIMULATION (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2022; 7:38. [PMID: 36335400 PMCID: PMC9636744 DOI: 10.1186/s41077-022-00234-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Annually, 1.5 million intrapartum-related deaths occur; fresh stillbirths and early newborn deaths. Most of these deaths are preventable with skilled ventilation starting within the first minute of life. Helping Babies Breathe is an educational program shown to improve simulated skills in newborn resuscitation. However, translation into clinical practice remains a challenge. The aim was to describe changes in clinical resuscitation and perinatal outcomes (i.e., fresh stillbirths and 24-h newborn deaths) after introducing a novel simulator (phase 1) and then local champions (phase 2) to facilitate ongoing Helping Babies Breathe skill and scenario simulation training. METHODS This is a 3-year prospective before/after (2 phases) clinical observational study in Tanzania. Research assistants observed all deliveries from September 2015 through August 2018 and recorded labor/newborn information and perinatal outcomes. A novel simulator with automatic feedback to stimulate self-guided skill training was introduced in September 2016. Local champions were introduced in October 2017 to motivate midwives for weekly training, also team simulations. RESULTS The study included 10,481 births. Midwives had practiced self-guided skill training during the last week prior to a real newborn resuscitation in 34% of cases during baseline, 30% in phase 1, and 71% in phase 2. Most real resuscitations were provided by midwives, increasing from 66% in the baseline, to 77% in phase 1, and further to 83% in phase 2. The median time from birth to first ventilation decreased between baseline and phase 2 from 118 (85-165) to 101 (72-150) s, and time pauses during ventilation decreased from 28 to 16%. Ventilations initiated within the first minute did not change significantly (13-16%). The proportion of high-risk deliveries increased during the study period, while perinatal mortality remained unchanged. CONCLUSIONS This study reports a gradual improvement in real newborn resuscitation skills after introducing a novel simulator and then local champions. The frequency of trainings increased first after the introduction of motivating champions. Time from birth to first ventilation decreased; still, merely 16% of newborns received ventilation within the first minute as recommended. This is a remaining challenge that may require more targeted team-scenario training and quality improvement efforts to improve.
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- May Sissel Vadla
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4021, Stavanger, Norway.
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- Muhimbili National Hospital, P.O Box 65000, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Haydom Lutheran Hospital, Box 9000, Haydom, Mbulu, Tanzania
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics, University of Stavanger, 4036, Stavanger, Norway.,Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, 4011, Stavanger, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4021, Stavanger, Norway.,Department of Anaesthesia, Stavanger University Hospital, 4011, Stavanger, Norway
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Agudelo-Pérez S, Cifuentes-Serrano A, Ávila-Celis P, Oliveros H. Effect of the Helping Babies Breathe Program on Newborn Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:1567. [PMID: 36363524 PMCID: PMC9698464 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58111567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Background and objectives: In low- and middle-income countries, the leading cause of neonatal mortality is perinatal asphyxia. Training in neonatal resuscitation has been shown to decrease this cause of mortality. The program "Helping Babies Breathe" (HBB) is a program to teach basic neonatal resuscitation focused on countries and areas with limited economic resources. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the implementation of the HBB program on newborn outcomes: mortality and morbidity. Material and Methods: A systematic review was carried out on observational studies and clinical trials that reported the effect of the implementation in low- and middle-income countries of the HBB program on neonatal mortality and morbidity. We carried out a meta-analysis of the extracted data. Random-effect models were used to evaluate heterogeneity, using the Cochrane Q and I2 tests, and stratified analyses were performed by age and type of outcome to determine the sources of heterogeneity. Results: Eleven studies were identified. The implementation of the program includes educational strategies focused on the training of doctors, nurses, midwives, and students of health professions. The poled results showed a decrease in overall mortality (OR 0.67; 95% CI 0.57, 0.80), intrapartum stillbirth mortality (OR 0.62; 95% CI 0.51, 0.75), and first-day mortality (OR 0.70; 95% IC 0.64, 0.77). High heterogeneity was found, which was partly explained by differences in the gestational age of the participants. Conclusions: The implementation of the program HBB in low- and medium-income countries has a significant impact on reducing early neonatal mortality.
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- Sergio Agudelo-Pérez
- School of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Campus Puente del Común, Km. 7, Autopista Norte de Bogotá, Chía 250001, Colombia
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Gardner Yelton SE, Ramos LC, Reuland CJ, Evangelista PPG, Shilkofski NA. Implementation and evaluation of a shock curriculum using simulation in Manila, Philippines: a prospective cohort study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:606. [PMID: 35932072 PMCID: PMC9354294 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03669-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shock causes significant morbidity and mortality in children living in resource-limited settings. Simulation has been successfully used as an educational tool for medical professionals internationally. We sought to improve comfort and knowledge regarding shock recognition and fluid management by implementing a pediatric shock curriculum using simulation as an assessment for trainees in Manila, Philippines. METHODS We assessed a shock curriculum focused on patients with malnutrition in a prospective cohort study, using a written test and a videotaped simulation-based objective standardized clinical examination. Implementation occurred in March 2020 with 24 Filipino pediatric residents at a single institution in Manila. Outcomes included time to initiation of fluid resuscitation, improvement in confidence, knowledge on a written assessment, and performance in simulation. Results were compared pre- and post-intervention using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS The time to initiation of fluids did not change between the baseline simulation (median [interquartile range] = 71.5 seconds [52-116.5]) and the final simulation (68 seconds [52.5-89]; P = 0.42). Confidence in identifying shock and malnutrition, managing hypovolemic shock, managing septic shock, and placing intraosseous access all increased (P < 0.01) post-intervention. Written test scores showed no improvement, but performance in simulation, measured using a checklist, improved from a total score of 10 [8.5-11] to 15 [13-16] (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION In our study of a simulation-based shock education program, we showed improvement in confidence and knowledge as measured by a resuscitation checklist. It is feasible to establish a successful simulation-based education program in a low-resource setting.
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- Sarah E Gardner Yelton
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Room 6349 D1, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care, Philippine Children's Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care, Philippine Children's Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Room 6349 D1, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Hu L, Hu L, Xu J, Zhang Z, Wu J, Xiang Y, He Q, Zhang T, Li J. Efficacy of Respiratory Training in Relieving Postoperative Pain in Patients with Spinal Nerve Root Entrapment Syndrome. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:7703835. [PMID: 35912158 PMCID: PMC9337933 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7703835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Breathing exercise can help patients with dyspnea to change the wrong breathing pattern, improve the degree of freedom of respiratory muscles, increase alveolar ventilation, promote breathing, and relieve the symptoms of dyspnea patients. Therefore, this study is aimed at investigating the role of breathing training in alleviating postoperative pain in patients with spinal nerve root entrapment syndrome. Objective To explore the effect of respiratory training in relieving postoperative pain in patients with spinal nerve root entrapment syndrome. Methods Fifty-eight patients with spinal nerve root entrapment syndrome treated in our hospital from May 2020 to May 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were randomly divided into a control group (n = 29) and an observation group (n = 29). The control group was given routine postoperative pain nursing, and the observation group was given respiratory training on the basis of the control group. The scores of visual analogue scale (VAS), self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), Oswestry dysfunction index questionnaire (ODI), the dosage of postoperative analgesics, and the time of first out-of-bed activity were recorded before pain nursing intervention and 3 days and 7 days after intervention. Results The VAS, SAS, and ODI scores of the observation group after 3 d and 7 d of intervention were lower than those of the control group. Compared with the same group, the scores of VAS, SAS, and ODI after 3 d and 7 d of intervention were lower than those before intervention, and those after 7 d of intervention were lower than those after 3 d of intervention (P < 0.05). The dosage of postoperative analgesics and the time of first out-of-bed activity in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Respiratory training can effectively relieve postoperative pain, reduce anxiety, and improve spinal function in patients with spinal nerve root entrapment syndrome, which is beneficial to the prognosis of patients and is worthy of promotion.
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- Ling Hu
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 430014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 430014, China
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Schwindt EM, Stockenhuber R, Kainz T, Stumptner N, Henkel M, Hefler L, Schwindt JC. Neonatal simulation training decreases the incidence of chest compressions in term newborns. Resuscitation 2022; 178:109-115. [PMID: 35700883 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM OF THE STUDY To determine the effectiveness of a multidimensional neonatal simulation-based medical education training programme on direct and indirect patient outcome parameters. METHODS This was a retrospective analytical study with a historical control group in a level II neonatal care unit (1,700 births per year). A multidimensional interdisciplinary training programme on neonatal resuscitation was implemented in 2015; pre-training (2012-2014) and post-training (2015-2019) eras were compared in terms of mortality (direct outcome) and the received intervention level immediately after birth (indirect outcome). Intervention levels were defined as follows: A) short-term non-invasive ventilation, B) prolonged non-invasive ventilation (>5 inflation breaths), C) chest compressions. RESULTS Of 13,950 neonates born during the study period, 826 full-term newborns received one of the three intervention levels for adaptation after birth. A total of 284 (34.4%) patients received short-term non-invasive ventilation (A), 477 (57.8%) had prolonged ventilation (B), and 65 (7.9%) chest compressions (C), respectively. Comparing the pre- and post-training eras, there was no significant reduction in mortality, and no significant changes were found in groups A or B. However, the risk for chest compressions (group C) decreased significantly from 0.91% in the pre-training era to 0.20% in the post-training era (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Although there was no significant effect on neonatal mortality, regular interdisciplinary simulation training decreased the number of administered chest compressions immediately after birth. Further studies are needed to test indirect outcome-related parameters, such as frequency of chest compressions as a measure of effectiveness and impact of medical training.
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- Eva M Schwindt
- Medical University Vienna, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Waehringerguertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria; STAR - SIMCharacters Training and Research, Lehargasse 1, 1090 Vienna, Austria; Neonatal Working Group, Austrian Resuscitation Council, Villefortgasse 22, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Medical University Vienna, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Waehringerguertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Hospital Barmherzige Schwestern Linz, Seilerstaette 4, 4010 Linz, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Hospital Barmherzige Schwestern Linz, Seilerstaette 4, 4010 Linz, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konventhospital Barmherzige Brueder and Ordensklinikum Linz, Seilerstaette 2-4, 4010 Linz, Austria
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- STAR - SIMCharacters Training and Research, Lehargasse 1, 1090 Vienna, Austria; Neonatal Working Group, Austrian Resuscitation Council, Villefortgasse 22, 8010 Graz, Austria
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Holm-Hansen CC, Poulsen A, Skytte TB, Stensgaard CN, Bech CM, Lopes MN, Kristiansen M, Kjærgaard J, Mzee S, Ali S, Ame S, Sorensen JL, Greisen G, Lund S. Video recording as an objective assessment tool of health worker performance in neonatal resuscitation at a district hospital in Pemba, Tanzania: a feasibility study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e060642. [PMID: 35584880 PMCID: PMC9119158 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the feasibility of using video recordings of neonatal resuscitation (NR) to evaluate the quality of care in a low-resource district hospital. DESIGN Prospective observational feasibility study. SETTING Chake-Chake Hospital, a district hospital in Pemba, Tanzania, in April and May 2019. PARTICIPANTS All delivering women and their newborns were eligible for participation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Motion-triggered cameras were mounted on resuscitation tables and provided recordings that were analysed for quality of care indicators based on the national NR algorithm. Assessment of feasibility was conducted using Bowen's 8-point framework for feasibility studies. RESULTS 91% (126 of 139) of women and 96% (24 of 26) of health workers were comfortable or very comfortable with the video recordings. Of 139 newborns, 8 underwent resuscitation with bag and mask ventilation. In resuscitations, heat loss prevention measures were not performed in half of the cases (four of eight), clearing the airway was not performed correctly in five of eight cases, and all newborns were suctioned vigorously and repeatedly, even when not indicated. In a quarter (two of eight) of cases, the newborn's head was not positioned correctly. Additionally, two of the eight newborns needing ventilation were not ventilated within the first minute of life. In none of the eight cases did ventilation appear to be performed effectively. CONCLUSIONS It proved feasible to use video recordings to assess quality of care during NR in a low-resource setting, and the method was considered acceptable for the delivering women and health workers. Recordings of eight resuscitations all demonstrated deviations from NR guidelines.
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- Charlotte Carina Holm-Hansen
- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Public Health Laboratory-Ivo de Carneri, Chake-Chake, Tanzania, United Republic of
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- Public Health Laboratory-Ivo de Carneri, Chake-Chake, Tanzania, United Republic of
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- Public Health Laboratory-Ivo de Carneri, Chake-Chake, Tanzania, United Republic of
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- The Juliane Marie Centre for Children, Women and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medicine Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medicine Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Health Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Vadla MS, Mdoe P, Moshiro R, Haug IA, Gomo Ø, Kvaløy JT, Oftedal B, Ersdal H. Neonatal Resuscitation Skill-Training Using a New Neonatal Simulator, Facilitated by Local Motivators: Two-Year Prospective Observational Study of 9000 Trainings. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9020134. [PMID: 35204855 PMCID: PMC8870207 DOI: 10.3390/children9020134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Globally, intrapartum-related complications account for approximately 2 million perinatal deaths annually. Adequate skills in neonatal resuscitation are required to reduce perinatal mortality. NeoNatalie Live is a newborn simulator providing immediate feedback, originally designed to accomplish Helping Babies Breathe training in low-resource settings. The objectives of this study were to describe changes in staff participation, skill-training frequency, and simulated ventilation quality before and after the introduction of “local motivators” in a rural Tanzanian hospital with 4000–5000 deliveries annually. Midwives (n = 15–27) were encouraged to perform in situ low-dose high-frequency simulation skill-training using NeoNatalie Live from September 2016 through to August 2018. Frequency and quality of trainings were automatically recorded in the simulator. The number of skill-trainings increased from 688 (12 months) to 8451 (11 months) after the introduction of local motivators in October 2017. Staff participation increased from 43% to 74% of the midwives. The quality of training performance, measured as “well done” feedback, increased from 75% to 91%. We conclude that training frequency, participation, and performance increased after introduction of dedicated motivators. In addition, the immediate constructive feedback features of the simulator may have influenced motivation and training quality performance.
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- May Sissel Vadla
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway; (B.O.); (H.E.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.:+47-98492399
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- Haydom Lutheran Hospital, Haydom P.O. Box 9000, Mbulu, Tanzania;
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- Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam P.O. Box 65000, Tanzania;
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- Laerdal Medical, 4002 Stavanger, Norway; (I.A.H.); (Ø.G.)
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics, University of Stavanger, 4036 Stavanger, Norway;
- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, 4011 Stavanger, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway; (B.O.); (H.E.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway; (B.O.); (H.E.)
- Department of Anaesthesia, Stavanger University Hospital, 4011 Stavanger, Norway
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Patel AB, Bang A, Kurhe K, Bhargav S, Hibberd PL. What Helping Babies Breathe knowledge and skills are formidable for healthcare workers? Front Pediatr 2022; 10:891266. [PMID: 36793503 PMCID: PMC9922883 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.891266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Most neonatal deaths occur in the first week of life, due to birth asphyxia. Helping Babies Breathe (HBB), is a simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training program to improve knowledge and skills. There is little information on which knowledge items or skill steps are challenging for the learners. METHODS We used training data from NICHD's Global Network study to understand the items most challenging for Birth Attendants (BA) to guide future curriculum modifications. HBB training was provided in 15 primary, secondary and tertiary level care facilities in Nagpur, India. Refresher training was provided 6 months later. Each knowledge item and skill step was ranked from difficulty level 1 to 6 based on whether 91%-100%, 81%-90%, 71%-80%, 61%-70%, 51%-60% or <50% of learners answered/performed the step correctly. RESULTS The initial HBB training was conducted in 272 physicians and 516 midwives of which 78 (28%) physicians and 161 (31%) midwives received refresher training. Questions related to timing of cord clamping, management of a meconium-stained baby, and steps to improve ventilation were most difficult for both physicians and midwives. The initial steps of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)-A i.e. equipment checking, removing wet linen and immediate skin-to-skin contact were most difficult for both groups. Midwives missed stimulating newborns while physicians missed cord clamping and communicating with mother. In OSCE-B, starting ventilation in the first minute of life was the most missed step after both initial and 6 months refresher training for physicians and midwives. At the retraining, the retention was worst for cutting the cord (physicians level 3), optimal rate of ventilation, improving ventilation & counting heart rate (midwives level 3), calling for help (both groups level 3) and scenario ending step of monitoring the baby and communicating with mother (physicians level 4, midwives 3). CONCLUSION All BAs found skill testing more difficult than knowledge testing. The difficulty level was more for midwives than for physicians. So, the HBB training duration and frequency of retraining can be tailored accordingly. This study will also inform subsequent refinement in the curriculum so that both trainers and trainees will be able to achieve the required proficiency.
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- Archana B Patel
- Research Unit, Lata Medical Research Foundation, Nagpur, India.,Department of Medical Research, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, India
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- Research Unit, Lata Medical Research Foundation, Nagpur, India
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- Research Unit, Lata Medical Research Foundation, Nagpur, India
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- Department of Global Health, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Yousef N, Moreau R, Soghier L. Simulation in neonatal care: towards a change in traditional training? Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:1429-1436. [PMID: 35020049 PMCID: PMC8753020 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04373-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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UNLABELLED Simulation has traditionally been used in neonatal medicine for educational purposes which include training of novice learners, maintaining competency of health care providers, and training of multidisciplinary teams to handle crisis situations such as neonatal resuscitation. Current guidelines recommend the use of simulation as an education tool in neonatal practice. The place of simulation-based education has gradually expanded, including in limited resource settings, and is starting to show its impact on improving patient outcomes on a global basis. Over the past years, simulation has become a cornerstone in clinical settings with the goal of establishing high quality, safe, reliable systems. The aim of this review is to describe neonatal simulation training as an effective tool to improve quality of care and patient outcomes, and to encourage the use of simulation-based training in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for not only education, but equally for team building, risk management and quality improvement. CONCLUSION Simulation is a promising tool to improve patient safety, team performance, and ultimately patient outcomes, but scarcity of data on clinically relevant outcomes makes it difficult to estimate its real impact. The integration of simulation into the clinical reality with a goal of establishing high quality, safe, reliable, and robust systems to improve patient safety and patient outcomes in neonatology must be a priority. WHAT IS KNOWN • Simulation-based education has traditionally focused on procedural and technical skills. • Simulation-based training is effective in teaching non-technical skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork, and is recommended in neonatal resuscitation. WHAT IS NEW • There is emerging evidence for the impact of simulation-based training on patient outcomes in neonatal care, but data on clinically relevant outcomes are scarce. • Simulation is a promising tool for establishing high quality, safe, reliable, and robust systems to improve patient safety and patient outcomes.
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- Nadya Yousef
- Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care, Dept of Perinatal Medicine, "A.Béclère" Medical Center, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France.
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- Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care, Dept of Perinatal Medicine, “A.Béclère” Medical Center, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC USA ,Department of Neonatology, Children’s National, Washington, DC USA
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Ekhaguere OA, Okonkwo IR, Batra M, Hedstrom AB. Respiratory distress syndrome management in resource limited settings-Current evidence and opportunities in 2022. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:961509. [PMID: 35967574 PMCID: PMC9372546 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.961509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The complications of prematurity are the leading cause of neonatal mortality worldwide, with the highest burden in the low- and middle-income countries of South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. A major driver of this prematurity-related neonatal mortality is respiratory distress syndrome due to immature lungs and surfactant deficiency. The World Health Organization's Every Newborn Action Plan target is for 80% of districts to have resources available to care for small and sick newborns, including premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome. Evidence-based interventions for respiratory distress syndrome management exist for the peripartum, delivery and neonatal intensive care period- however, cost, resources, and infrastructure limit their availability in low- and middle-income countries. Existing research and implementation gaps include the safe use of antenatal corticosteroid in non-tertiary settings, establishing emergency transportation services from low to high level care facilities, optimized delivery room resuscitation, provision of affordable caffeine and surfactant as well as implementing non-traditional methods of surfactant administration. There is also a need to optimize affordable continuous positive airway pressure devices able to blend oxygen, provide humidity and deliver reliable pressure. If the high prematurity-related neonatal mortality experienced in low- and middle-income countries is to be mitigated, a concerted effort by researchers, implementers and policy developers is required to address these key modalities.
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- Osayame A Ekhaguere
- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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Effect of resuscitation training and implementation of continuous electronic heart rate monitoring on identification of stillbirth. Resuscitation 2021; 171:57-63. [PMID: 34965451 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the effect of resuscitation training and continuous electronic heart rate (HR) monitoring of non-breathing newborns on identification of stillbirth. METHODS We conducted a pre-post interventional trial in three health facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We collected data on a retrospective control group of newborns that reflected usual resuscitation practice (Epoch 1). In the prospective, interventional group, skilled birth attendants received resuscitation training in Helping Babies Breathe and implemented continuous electronic HR monitoring of non-breathing newborns (Epoch 2). Our primary outcome was the incidence of stillbirth with secondary outcomes of fresh or macerated stillbirth, neonatal death before discharge and perinatal death. Among a subset, we conducted expert review of electronic HR data to estimate misclassification of stillbirth in Epoch 2. We used a generalized estimating equation, adjusted for variation within-facility, to compare risks between EPOCHs. RESULTS There was no change in total stillbirths following resuscitation training and continuous electronic HR monitoring of non-breathing newborns (aRR 1.15 [0.95, 1.39]). We observed an increased rate of macerated stillbirth (aRR 1.58 [1.24, 2.02]), death before discharge (aRR 3.31 [2.41, 4.54]), and perinatal death (aRR 1.61 [1.38, 1.89]) during the intervention period. In expert review, 20% of newborns with electronic HR data that were classified by SBAs as stillborn were liveborn. CONCLUSION Resuscitation training and use of continuous electronic HR monitoring did not reduce stillbirths nor eliminate misclassification.
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Bettinger K, Mafuta E, Mackay A, Bose C, Myklebust H, Haug I, Ishoso D, Patterson J. Improving Newborn Resuscitation by Making Every Birth a Learning Event. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 8:children8121194. [PMID: 34943390 PMCID: PMC8700033 DOI: 10.3390/children8121194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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One third of all neonatal deaths are caused by intrapartum-related events, resulting in neonatal respiratory depression (i.e., failure to breathe at birth). Evidence-based resuscitation with stimulation, airway clearance, and positive pressure ventilation reduces mortality from respiratory depression. Improving adherence to evidence-based resuscitation is vital to preventing neonatal deaths caused by respiratory depression. Standard resuscitation training programs, combined with frequent simulation practice, have not reached their life-saving potential due to ongoing gaps in bedside performance. Complex neonatal resuscitations, such as those involving positive pressure ventilation, are relatively uncommon for any given resuscitation provider, making consistent clinical practice an unrealistic solution for improving performance. This review discusses strategies to allow every birth to act as a learning event within the context of both high- and low-resource settings. We review strategies that involve clinical-decision support during newborn resuscitation, including the visual display of a resuscitation algorithm, peer-to-peer support, expert coaching, and automated guidance. We also review strategies that involve post-event reflection after newborn resuscitation, including delivery room checklists, audits, and debriefing. Strategies that make every birth a learning event have the potential to close performance gaps in newborn resuscitation that remain after training and frequent simulation practice, and they should be prioritized for further development and evaluation.
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- Kourtney Bettinger
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 4004, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa 11850, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (E.M.); (D.I.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7596, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7596, USA; (A.M.); (C.B.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7596, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7596, USA; (A.M.); (C.B.); (J.P.)
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- Laerdal Medical Strategic Research Department, Tanke Svilandsgate 30, N-4002 Stavanger, Norway; (H.M.); (I.H.)
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- Laerdal Medical Strategic Research Department, Tanke Svilandsgate 30, N-4002 Stavanger, Norway; (H.M.); (I.H.)
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- School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa 11850, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (E.M.); (D.I.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7596, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7596, USA; (A.M.); (C.B.); (J.P.)
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van den Broek N. Keep it simple - Effective training in obstetrics for low- and middle-income countries. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2021; 80:25-38. [PMID: 34872860 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2021.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In low-and middle-income countries, the burden of disease related to pregnancy and childbirth remains high. The health of the mother is intricately linked to that of the baby. Neonatal mortality is most likely to occur in the first week of life accounting for almost half of all deaths among children under 5-year old. Many babies are stillborn each year. It is important that healthcare is accessible, available, and of good quality. This requires a functioning health system with motivated, competent healthcare providers who were able to provide the continuum of care for mothers and babies. Pre- and in-service training is effective if it uses adult learning approaches, includes all members of the maternity team, and is focused on the core content of the care packages that are agreed for each setting. Most programmes that seek to build the capacity of the health system include training as one of the interventions to be implemented.
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- Nynke van den Broek
- Maternal and Newborn Health, Independent Consultant Global Health, 5 Newcroft Road, Liverpool, L25 6EP, United Kingdom.
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Patterson J, North K, Dempsey E, Ishoso D, Trevisanuto D, Lee AC, Kamath-Rayne BD. Optimizing initial neonatal resuscitation to reduce neonatal encephalopathy around the world. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 26:101262. [PMID: 34193380 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2021.101262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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One million two hundred thousand neonatal lives are lost each year due to intrapartum-related events; 99% of these deaths occur in low- and lower middle-income countries. Neonates exposed to intrapartum-related events present with failure to breathe at birth. Quick and effective delivery room management of these neonates is critical in the prevention of brain injury. Given the prominent role of lung aeration in the cardiopulmonary transition at birth, the mainstay of neonatal resuscitation is effective ventilation. Basic neonatal resuscitation focuses on simple stimulation, airway positioning and clearing, and bag-mask ventilation. Although principles for basic neonatal resuscitation remain the same for high- and low-resource settings, guidelines may differ based on available human and material resources. Formal training in basic resuscitation reduces intrapartum-related neonatal mortality in low-resource settings. However, there remain opportunities to improve provider performance for increased impact with other strategies such as regular practice and continuous quality improvement.
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- Jackie Patterson
- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, UNC Hospitals, 4th Floor, 101 Manning Drive, Room N45051, Campus Box 7596, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7596, USA.
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, UNC Hospitals, 4th Floor, 101 Manning Drive, Room N45051, Campus Box 7596, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7596, USA.
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, INFANT Research Centre, University College Cork, Wilton, Cork, Ireland.
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- Department of Community Health, Kinshasa School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, PO Box 11850, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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- Department of Women's and Child Health, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 3, Padova, Italy.
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- Harvard Medical School; Director of Global AIM Lab, Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Global Newborn and Child Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL, 60143, USA.
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Dinur G, Borenstein-Levin L, Vider S, Hochwald O, Jubran H, Littner Y, Fleischer-Sheffer V, Kugelman A. Evaluation of audio-voice guided application for neonatal resuscitation: a prospective, randomized, pilot study. J Perinat Med 2021; 49:520-525. [PMID: 33470963 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2020-0173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine whether audio-voice guidance application improves adherence to resuscitation sequence and recommended time frames during neonatal resuscitation. METHODS A prospective, randomized, pilot study examining the use of an audio-voice application for guiding resuscitation on newborn mannequins, based on the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) algorithm. Two different scenarios, with and without voice guidance, were presented to 20 medical personnel (2 midwives, 8 nurses, and 10 physicians) in random order, and their performance videotaped. RESULTS Audio-voice guided resuscitation compared with non-guided resuscitation, resulted in significantly better compliance with NRP order sequence (p<0.01), correct use of oxygen supplementation (p<0.01) and performance of MR SOPA (Mask, reposition, suction, open mouth, pressure, airway) (p<0.01), and shortened the time to "positive pressure ventilation" (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS In this pilot study, audio-voice guidance application for newborn resuscitation simulation on mannequins, based on the NRP algorithm, improved adherence and performance of NRP guidelines.
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- Gil Dinur
- Department of Neonatology, Ruth Rapapport Children's Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, Ruth Rapapport Children's Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Rambam Health Care Campus, Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, Ruth Rapapport Children's Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, Ruth Rapapport Children's Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, Ruth Rapapport Children's Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, Galilee Medical Center, Naharia,Israel.,Bar-Ilan University, Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Safed, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, Ruth Rapapport Children's Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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Chan NHM, Merali HS, Mistry N, Kealey R, Campbell DM, Morris SK, Data S. Development of a novel mobile application, HBB Prompt, with human factors and user-centred design for Helping Babies Breathe skills retention in Uganda. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2021; 21:39. [PMID: 33541340 PMCID: PMC7863544 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-021-01406-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) is a life-saving program that has helped reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality, but knowledge and skills retention after training remains a significant challenge for sustainability of impact. User-centred design (UCD) can be used to develop solutions to target knowledge and skills maintenance. METHODS We applied a process of UCD beginning with understanding the facilitators of, and barriers to, learning and retaining HBB knowledge and skills. HBB Master Trainers and frontline HBB providers participated in a series of focus group discussions (FGDs) to uncover the processes of skills acquisition and maintenance to develop a mobile application called "HBB Prompt". Themes derived from each FGD were identified and implications for development of the HBB Prompt app were explored, including feasibility of incorporating strategies into the format of an app. Data analysis took place after each iteration in Phase 1 to incorporate feedback and improve subsequent versions of HBB Prompt. RESULTS Six HBB trainers and seven frontline HBB providers participated in a series of FGDs in Phase 1 of this study. Common themes included lack of motivation to practise, improving confidence in ventilation skills, ability to achieve the Golden Minute, fear of forgetting knowledge or skills, importance of feedback, and peer-to-peer learning. Themes identified that were not feasible to address pertained to health system challenges. Feedback about HBB Prompt was generally positive. Based on initial and iterative feedback, HBB Prompt was created with four primary functions: Training Mode, Simulation Mode, Quizzes, and Dashboard/Scoreboard. CONCLUSIONS Developing HBB Prompt with UCD to help improve knowledge and skills retention was feasible and revealed key concepts, including drivers for successes and challenges faced for learning and maintaining HBB skills. HBB Prompt will be piloted in Phase 2 of this study, where knowledge and skills retention after HBB training will be compared between an intervention group with HBB Prompt and a control group without the app. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03577054). Retrospectively registered July 5, 2018, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT03577054 .
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- Natalie Hoi-Man Chan
- Division of Neonatology, British Columbia Women’s Hospital, 1N55-4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4 Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster Children’s Hospital, 1280 Main Street West, HSC-2R104, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 Canada
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- Division of Paediatric Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Interactive Media Lab, University of Toronto, 5 King’s College Road, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8 Canada
- Design Research, TD Bank Group, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Division of Neonatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON Canada
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, St. Michael’s Hospital, 15014 - 30 Bond St, Toronto, M5B 1W8 ON Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
- Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies in Uganda (CAMTech Uganda), Mbarara, Uganda
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Bovbjerg ML, Pillai S, Cheyney M. Current Resources for Evidence-Based Practice, January 2021. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2021; 50:102-115. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2020.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Berkelhamer SK, Alden ER. Helping Babies Breathe: From Implementation to Impact. Pediatrics 2020; 146:peds.2020-012468. [PMID: 32778538 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-012468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- International Pediatric Association, Marengo, Illinois
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