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Simulation-Based Training of the Nurse Practitioner in Interventional Radiology
Ana Echenique1, Evelyn P Wempe2
1Department of Interventional Radiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami, FL; Department of Clinical Radiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami, FL.
Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
|February 16, 2019
Summary
Simulation-based training enhances Nurse Practitioners' (NPs) skills for Interventional Radiology. This method builds confidence and competence in performing minimally invasive procedures safely.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Medical Simulation
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Advanced practice registered nurses, including Nurse Practitioners (NPs), work in diverse healthcare settings.
- Niche specialties like Interventional Radiology (IR) are rarely covered in graduate NP clinical rotations.
- Transitioning NPs into IR requires specialized training for procedural competency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based training for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) transitioning into Interventional Radiology.
- To determine if simulation enhances critical thinking, technical skills, and procedural confidence in NPs performing minimally invasive procedures.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a step-by-step simulation environment for NP training in Interventional Radiology.
- Focusing on image guidance, hand-eye coordination, and procedural technique development through repetitive practice.
- Assessing the impact of simulation on NP confidence and performance anxiety.
Main Results:
- Simulation-based training equips NPs with essential knowledge and competencies for IR practice.
- Repetitive practice in simulation improves NPs' critical thinking and technical skills for minimally invasive procedures.
- Simulation training increases NP confidence and reduces performance anxiety, leading to safer procedure execution.
Conclusions:
- Simulation-based education is a valuable tool for training Nurse Practitioners in specialized areas like Interventional Radiology.
- This training approach fosters competence and confidence, enabling NPs to safely perform complex, minimally invasive procedures.
- Simulation prepares NPs for the unique demands of Interventional Radiology, improving patient care outcomes.
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