A New Remote Digital Training System to Improve Neonatal Resuscitation Continuing Education Program in Low-Resource...

A recent retrospective study conducted in Tanzania reported that 87.5% of neonatal deaths occur within the first week of life, highlighting a critical opportunity to reduce mortality through improvements in the quality of care. The aim of this study is to describe a distance learning program supported by a newly developed device specifically designed for telesimulation-based training. This program was created to facilitate continuous professional development for healthcare personnel involved in neonatal care.

After identifying sustainable objectives for improving the quality of neonatal care, a cooperative program was established. This initiative involved medical instrumentation providers and neonatologists to support on-site care and clinical coaching. A telesimulation tool, capable of being managed both locally and remotely, was developed and implemented to enhance accessibility and training sustainability.

The analysis conducted using an operational checklist applied to neonatal resuscitation simulations revealed a statistically significant improvement in performance, with an average percentage improvement of 38.78% for technical skills and 71.42% for nontechnical skills.

This telesimulation tool demonstrated promising outcomes in reinforcing essential neonatal resuscitation knowledge. The innovative advantage of our simulation system lies in its dual-mode operation, functioning both autonomously on-site and under remote supervision. This capability establishes the foundation for a sustainable and continuous training model.