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Incorporating Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Cardiac Arrest Simulation Program Into Nursing Staff Continuing
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 28, 2021
Summary
Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) simulation effectively improved nurses' knowledge and confidence in responding to cardiac arrest. This team-based approach enhances preparation for critical events.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) is an effective team-based simulation method for cardiac arrest education.
- A collaborative program between an educational institution and hospital developed an RCDP simulation for nurses.
- The program aimed to enhance nurses' preparedness for cardiac arrest response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an RCDP cardiac arrest simulation program for staff nurses.
- To assess the impact of the simulation on nurses' knowledge and skills in cardiac arrest response.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and posttest study design was employed.
- Eighty-nine staff nurses participated in a 2-hour RCDP simulation.
- The Simulation Effectiveness Tool-Modified and a knowledge survey assessed intervention effectiveness.
Main Results:
- The simulation significantly increased participants' knowledge of cardiac arrest response (p < .05).
- Confidence in communication skills improved (p = .036).
- Confidence in assessment skills also improved (p = .029).
Conclusions:
- RCDP cardiac arrest simulation is an effective strategy for improving nurses' knowledge.
- The simulation enhances nurses' confidence in delivering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- This method improves overall preparedness for critical cardiac events.
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