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Marcel Kaganovskaya1, Lorelle Wuerz2
1Department of Surgery, Bronx, NY, and Wagner College-Evelyn Spiro School of Nursing, Staten Island, NY.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|February 2, 2021
Summary
Nurse practitioner students showed significantly improved knowledge of ultrasound-guided vascular access after completing an educational and simulation course. This highlights the importance of integrating ultrasound training into nursing curricula for better patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nursing Practice
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Ultrasound-guided vascular access is crucial for effective patient care.
- Assessing and improving nurse practitioner students' knowledge in this area is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze nurse practitioner students' knowledge of ultrasound-guided vascular access.
- To evaluate the impact of an educational and simulation course on this knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A ten-item questionnaire assessed nurses' knowledge before and after the course.
- The study involved bachelor's degree-prepared nurses participating in ultrasonography simulation.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant increase in comprehension of ultrasound-guided vascular access was observed post-simulation.
- The educational intervention effectively enhanced knowledge retention and application.
Conclusions:
- Formal education and simulation training are vital for improving ultrasound-guided vascular access skills.
- Incorporating ultrasonography into nursing curricula enhances patient care outcomes.
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