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Enhancing discharge preparation for parents after complex cardiac surgery: evaluation of an e-learning resource for

Kerry Gaskin1, Amanda Daniels2

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England.

Nursing Children and Young People
|July 8, 2024
PubMed

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Healthcare professionals can improve parental preparation for infant discharge after complex congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery using a new e-learning tool. This resource enhances understanding of CHD and home monitoring skills for better infant care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Healthcare Education
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Infants with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) require specialized post-operative care at home.
  • Effective parental preparation by healthcare professionals is crucial for successful home monitoring and infant well-being.
  • Existing educational methods may not adequately equip parents with necessary monitoring skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an e-learning resource to enhance healthcare professionals' ability to prepare parents for infant discharge after CHD surgery.
  • To improve healthcare professionals' knowledge and confidence in teaching home monitoring techniques using the Congenital Heart Assessment Tool (CHAT).
  • To assess the impact of the e-learning resource on parental preparedness and infant home monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • A quality improvement project was conducted from 2018 to 2021.
  • An e-learning resource, including video-simulated scenarios, was developed and implemented.
  • An online survey evaluated healthcare professionals' perceptions of the e-learning resource's effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • The e-learning resource was perceived positively by users.
  • Participants reported an improved understanding of complex CHD.
  • Healthcare professionals felt better equipped to prepare parents for discharge and home monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • The developed e-learning resource is an effective tool for educating healthcare professionals on preparing parents for infant discharge after CHD surgery.
  • Enhanced professional knowledge translates to improved parental education and confidence in home infant monitoring.
  • This initiative supports better outcomes for infants with complex CHD transitioning to home care.

Keywords:
carerschild healthclinicale-learningeducationfamiliesinfantsneonatalparentspatientsprofessionalsimulationsurgical

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