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Readiness for neonatal resuscitation: measuring knowledge, experience, and comfort level
Angela M Jukkala1, Susan J Henly
1Falls Memorial Hospital, International Falls, MN 56649, USA. jukka001@umn.edu
Neonatal resuscitation is a complex procedure that requires the use of specialized knowledge and skills in an emotionally charged and stressful situation. Knowledge about neonatal resuscitation, frequent performance of skills, and comfort level with skill performance are dimensions of quality implementation of neonatal resuscitation. The Neonatal Resuscitation Index and Neonatal Resuscitation Experience Index are self-report instruments designed to measure these important variables. Information about nurses' responses to the Neonatal Resuscitation Index and Neonatal Resuscitation Experience Index, psychometric properties, and implications for research and practice are discussed in this article.
Neonatal resuscitation is a complex procedure that requires the use of specialized knowledge and skills in an emotionally charged and stressful situation. Knowledge about neonatal resuscitation, frequent performance of skills, and comfort level with skill performance are dimensions of quality implementation of neonatal resuscitation. The Neonatal Resuscitation Index and Neonatal Resuscitation Experience Index are self-report instruments designed to measure these important variables. Information about nurses' responses to the Neonatal Resuscitation Index and Neonatal Resuscitation Experience Index, psychometric properties, and implications for research and practice are discussed in this article.
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