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Abdulaziz Asiri¹, Abeer A Almowafy², Shimaa M Moursy³

¹Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, 255, Al Nakhil, Bisha, 67714, Saudi Arabia.

|January 29, 2025

Summary

Simulation-based training significantly improved pediatric nurses' knowledge and performance in newborn blood screening heel-prick techniques. This method enhances skills and patient safety, proving more effective than traditional methods.

Keywords:

Heel-Prick Newborn Nurses knowledge Pediatric Performance Screening test Simulation

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Nursing Education
Healthcare Simulation
Neonatal Care

Background:

Simulation-based training offers a reliable alternative to conventional methods for skill development in pediatric nursing.
The heel-prick procedure for the National Newborn Screening Program is a critical psychomotor skill for pediatric nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based training on pediatric nurses' knowledge and performance of the heel-prick technique for newborn blood screening.
To compare outcomes between an intervention group and a control group in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Main Methods:

An experimental pre-test/post-test design with 50 nurses randomly assigned to intervention and control groups.
Data collected using questionnaires and observational checklists, with post-tests at immediate, 20-day, and 40-day intervals.
The intervention group received simulation-based training using presentations, videos, and mannequins.

Main Results:

The simulation-based training group showed statistically significant improvements in both knowledge and performance compared to the control group.
Post-training knowledge scores in the experimental group were significantly higher (p<0.0001) at all measured intervals.
Performance levels improved dramatically post-intervention, with the majority demonstrating good performance in all post-tests.

Conclusions:

Newborn blood spot test simulators are effective tools for enhancing pediatric nurses' knowledge and performance in heel-prick procedures.
Prioritizing nurses' skills in newborn screening is crucial for patient safety and quality of care.
Simulation training offers a safe and effective method to improve nursing skills, reducing risks associated with training on neonates.