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Paediatric resuscitation for nurses working in Ghana: an educational intervention
M M Brennan1, J J Fitzpatrick, S R McNulty
1New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY 10003, USA. mb78@nyu.edu
International Nursing Review
|February 15, 2013
Summary
A 1-day training program significantly improved Ghanaian nurses' knowledge and confidence in paediatric resuscitation. This intervention addresses critical gaps in emergency care for children, aiming to reduce preventable deaths.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Nursing
Background:
- Developing countries face challenges in pediatric emergency systems, potentially leading to preventable child mortality.
- Healthcare professionals, including nurses and doctors, may lack adequate training in immediate pediatric resuscitation.
- The World Health Organization's Emergency Triage and Assessment Treatment (ETAT) program offers a potential solution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a 1-day World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Triage and Assessment Treatment (ETAT) Program on Ghanaian nurses' knowledge and self-efficacy in pediatric resuscitation.
Main Methods:
- A pre-experimental, one-group, pre-test, post-test design was employed.
- Forty-one nurses from a public teaching hospital in Ghana participated.
- Knowledge and self-efficacy in pediatric resuscitation were assessed before and after the 1-day educational intervention.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant increase was observed in nurses' general self-efficacy for pediatric resuscitation (P < 0.000).
- Significant improvements were noted in self-efficacy for bag and mask ventilation (P < 0.000).
- Nurses demonstrated a statistically significant increase in their knowledge of pediatric resuscitation (P < 0.000).
Conclusions:
- A 1-day WHO ETAT Program effectively enhances nurses' self-efficacy and knowledge in pediatric resuscitation.
- Implementing such educational programs is crucial for improving emergency systems in Ghana.
- These initiatives can contribute to reducing avoidable infant and child mortality.
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