Using mnemonics and visual imagery to teach the new neonatal resuscitation program

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Neonatal Care
• Resuscitation Science

Background:

• Mnemonics are established tools for enhancing factual recall in medical education.
• The revised Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) curriculum presents significant changes requiring effective learner comprehension.
• Observed confusion during NRP assessments indicated a need for improved memory aids.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate mnemonics for the revised Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) curriculum.
• To improve learner accuracy and confidence in recalling NRP guidelines.
• To optimize neonatal resuscitation skills through enhanced memory recall.

Main Methods:

• Mnemonics were designed to cover key sequences and information within the updated NRP guidelines.
• Learners were introduced to the developed mnemonics during the NRP training.
• Assessment of knowledge retention and recall accuracy was performed post-intervention.

Main Results:

• Mnemonics facilitated better recall of the correct sequence of actions during neonatal resuscitation.
• Learner performance in the assessment phase of the NRP course showed improvement.
• Qualitative feedback suggested increased confidence in applying NRP guidelines.

Conclusions:

• Mnemonics are effective tools for mastering the revised Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) curriculum.
• Implementing memory aids can enhance the learning curve for critical care protocols.
• Optimizing mnemonic strategies can improve resuscitation competency in neonatology.