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Implementing a critical care course for ward nurses.
Bernadette O'Riordan1, Kate Gray, Fiona McArthur-Rouse
1Canterbury Christ Church University College. b.b.oriordan@cant.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 13, 2003
Summary
This study evaluated a nursing course to enhance skills in caring for highly dependent patients. The training boosted nurses' confidence, competence, and communication with senior staff, improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Care Improvement
Background:
- Ward-based nurses require specialized skills for highly dependent patients.
- Existing training may not adequately address the complexities of high-dependency care.
- Effective communication is crucial for patient safety and care coordination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish and assess a training course for nurses.
- To improve skills in managing highly dependent patients.
- To evaluate the impact on nurse confidence, competence, and communication.
Main Methods:
- Course development and implementation for ward-based nurses.
- Evaluation of the course's effectiveness.
- Assessment of changes in nurses' confidence and competence.
- Analysis of communication patterns with senior staff.
Main Results:
- The course successfully equipped nurses with enhanced skills for high-dependency care.
- Nurses reported increased confidence and competence post-training.
- Improved communication between nurses and senior medical staff was observed.
Conclusions:
- Specialized nursing education courses are effective in improving care for highly dependent patients.
- Such training positively impacts nurses' professional development and confidence.
- Enhanced nurse-senior staff communication contributes to better patient outcomes.