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Chen Y, Kunst E, Nasrawi D, Massey D, Johnston ANB, Keller K, Fengzhi Lin F. Nurses' competency in electrocardiogram interpretation in acute care settings: A systematic review. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:1245-1266. [PMID: 34989423 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIMS Identify and synthesize evidence of nurses' competency in electrocardiogram interpretation in acute care settings. DESIGN Systematic mixed studies review. DATA SOURCES Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Medline, Scopus and Cochrane were searched in April 2021. REVIEW METHODS Data were selected using the updated Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis framework. A data-based convergent synthesis design using qualitative content analysis was adopted. Quality appraisal was undertaken using validated tools appropriate to study designs of the included papers. RESULTS Forty-three papers were included in this review. Skills and attitudes were not commonly assessed, as most studies referred to 'competency' in the context of nurses' knowledge in electrocardiogram interpretation. Nurses' knowledge levels in this important nursing role varied notably, which could be partly due to a range of assessment tools being used. Several factors were found to influence nurses' competency in electrocardiogram interpretation across the included studies from individual, professional and organizational perspectives. CONCLUSION The definition of 'competency' was inconsistent, and nurses' competency in electrocardiogram interpretation varied from low to high. Nurses identified a lack of regular training and insufficient exposure in electrocardiogram interpretation. Hence, regular, standard training and education are recommended. Also, more research is needed to develop a standardized and comprehensive electrocardiogram interpretation tool, thereby allowing educators to safely assess nurses' competency. IMPACT This review addressed questions related to nurses' competency in electrocardiogram interpretation. The findings highlight varying competency levels and assessment methods. Nurses reported a lack of knowledge and confidence in interpreting electrocardiograms. There is an urgent need to explore opportunities to promote and maintain nurses' competency in electrocardiogram interpretation.
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- Yingyan Chen
- School of Health and Human Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Department of Emergency Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
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- Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, United States
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.,Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Birtinya, Queensland, Australia
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Barton MJ, Bentley S, Craft J, Dupen O, Gordon C, Cayanan EA, Kunst E, Connors A, Todorovic M, Johnston AN. Nursing students' perceptions of clinical relevance and engagement with bioscience education: A cross-sectional study of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students. Nurse Educ Today 2021; 99:104767. [PMID: 33571929 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bioscience in nursing education covers a broad range of disciplinary areas (anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology) and underpins clinical assessment and critical thinking in nursing practice. This is imperative for patient safety and favourable patient outcomes. In nursing programs for registration, most bioscience content is taught during the early phases of the program and little incorporated into postgraduate nursing programs. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore student's perceived relationship between clinical relevance and engagement (attention and time) with bioscience content, by surveying undergraduates and postgraduate nursing students. DESIGN This sequential mixed methods study included two phases. METHODS The first phase comprised of focus group interviews from one Australian University. Thematic analysis of these data, coupled with existing literature, informed the second study phase; a quantitative questionnaire. PARTICIPANTS Focus group interviews included N = 30 students from one tertiary site; 10 from each year level. The questionnaire was administered to nursing students undertaking undergraduate nursing studies (1st, 2nd & 3rd years), and postgraduate nursing studies. RESULTS Nursing students (n = 406) across three Australian universities (four programmes) completed the questionnaire. The clinical relevance of bioscience was widely appreciated; 91.6% of undergraduate nursing students and 98.5% of postgraduate nursing students indicated that every nurse must have a good understanding of bioscience. However, there was an inverse relationship between engagement with bioscience and timing in the curriculum, as 50% of undergraduate nursing students indicated that bioscience content took up too much of their time, compared to only 20% of postgraduate nurses (odds ratio 0.27 [0.16-0.46], p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Nursing students' perceptions of the clinical relevance of bioscience for their career strongly corresponds with their progression through their studies. Unfortunately, as students progress to the later years of their nursing education, their engagement with formal bioscience education decreases. This poses the question 'Are we delivering bioscience content to nursing students at the appropriate time?'
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- Matthew J Barton
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, QLD 4111, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, QLD 4111, Australia.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, QLD 4111, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, QLD 4055, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, QLD 4225, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Arts & Design, Swinburne University of Technology Department of Health Professionals, VIC 3122, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, QLD 4111, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, QLD 4111, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia; Department of Emergency Medicine, Metro South Health, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
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Chen Y, Nasrawi D, Massey D, Johnston ANB, Keller K, Kunst E. Final-year nursing students' foundational knowledge and self-assessed confidence in interpreting cardiac arrhythmias: A cross-sectional study. Nurse Educ Today 2021; 97:104699. [PMID: 33341065 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Graduating nurses should possess knowledge and understanding of cardiac arrhythmia interpretation, so they can assess abnormal and life-threatening arrhythmias. However, literature around nursing students' foundational knowledge in cardiac arrhythmia interpretation remains scarce. OBJECTIVES To examine final-year nursing students' foundational knowledge and self-assessed confidence in interpreting cardiac arrhythmias. DESIGN Cross-sectional study design. SETTINGS Two Australian universities (one regional and the other large metropolitan). PARTICIPANTS Nursing students in the final year of a program of study leading to initial registration as a registered nurse. METHODS An online survey was adopted to examine final-year nursing students' foundational knowledge and their self-assessed confidence when interpreting cardiac rhythms. RESULTS A total of 114 participants completed surveys, representing a response rate of 22%. More than 70% of the participants were able to interpret asystole, sinus rhythm, and sinus bradycardia. Over 50% correctly identified ventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, sinus tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular fibrillation. Under 15% of the participants were able to interpret junctional rhythm, paced rhythm, and unifocal/multifocal premature ventricular contractions. Self-assessed confidence levels were generally lower than the accuracy rates of arrhythmia interpretation. Although many participants acknowledged that learning arrhythmia interpretation was difficult and challenging, most of them had positive perceptions and wanted to learn more. CONCLUSION Nursing curricula need to be supported and strategies need to be implemented to standardise educational electrocardiogram interpretation programs, which are critical to improving final-year nursing students' foundational knowledge and confidence in interpreting cardiac arrhythmias and enhancing patient safety.
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- Yingyan Chen
- School of Health and Human Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, QLD 4225, Australia.
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, QLD 4225, Australia.
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, QLD 4225, Australia.
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- The University of Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Tri Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia; Princess Alexandra Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, United States.
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, QLD 4225, Australia.
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Johnston ANB, Cabilan CJ, Galbraith S, Mason D, Farma C, Kunst E, Taurima K. What impact does Magnet designation have on emergency department nurses' outcomes? A scoping review. Int Emerg Nurs 2020; 52:100908. [PMID: 32827933 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2020.100908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Amy N B Johnston
- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 4102 Brisbane, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland, 4067 Brisbane, Australia.
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 4102 Brisbane, Australia. http://orcid.org//0000-0001-8465-8026
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 4102 Brisbane, Australia
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 4102 Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland, 4067 Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Southern Cross University, Bilinga 4225, QLD, Australia. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2609-8347
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 4102 Brisbane, Australia
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Kunst E, Rödel S, Moll F, van den Berg C, Teijink J, van Herwaarden J, van der Palen J, Geelkerken R. Towards a VR trainer for EVAR treatment. Stud Health Technol Inform 2006; 119:279-81. [PMID: 16404061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Endovascular repair of aortic abdominal aneurysms (AAA) is more and more becoming part of clinical practice. Up to approximately 30 clinical procedures however are necessary to obtain the surgical skills to make the procedure reliable and safe. The current study aims to generate a VR trainer to speed up the training process of experienced vascular surgeons to become experienced EVAR (endovascular AAA repair) surgeons by introducing a VR environment. This manuscript describes the contents and validation of the first step in the VREST - EVAR trainer, i.e. the proper definition of the knowledge and skills that need to be transferred.
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- E Kunst
- Kunst & van Leerdam Medical Technology bv, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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