199 research outputs found
Effects of Practice on Competency In Single-Rescuer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This study demonstrated the effectiveness of brief practice on voice advisory manikins in improving skill retention by nursing students in single-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Brief practice can assist nurses and other providers in maintaining their CPR skills and may lead to improved performance competency
The context, influences and challenges for undergraduate nurse clinical education: Continuing the dialogue
Introduction – Approaches to clinical education are highly diverse and becoming increasingly complex to sustain in complex milieu
Objective – To identify the influences and challenges of providing nurse clinical education in the undergraduate setting and to illustrate emerging solutions.
Method: A discursive exploration into the broad and varied body of evidence including peer reviewed and grey literature.
Discussion - Internationally, enabling undergraduate clinical learning opportunities faces a range of challenges. These can be illustrated under two broad themes: (1) Legacies from the past and the inherent features of nurse education and (2) Challenges of the present, including, population changes, workforce changes, and the disconnection between the health and education sectors. Responses to these challenges are triggering the emergence of novel approaches, such as collaborative models.
Conclusion(s) – Ongoing challenges in providing accessible, effective and quality clinical learning experiences are apparent
Live lecture versus video podcast in undergraduate medical education: A randomised controlled trial
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Information technology is finding an increasing role in the training of medical students. We compared information recall and student experience and preference after live lectures and video podcasts in undergraduate medical education.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We performed a crossover randomised controlled trial. 100 students were randomised to live lecture or video podcast for one clinical topic. Live lectures were given by the same instructor as the narrator of the video podcasts. The video podcasts comprised Powerpointâ„¢ slides narrated using the same script as the lecture. They were then switched to the other group for a second clinical topic. Knowledge was assessed using multiple choice questions and qualitative information was collected using a questionnaire.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>No significant difference was found on multiple choice questioning immediately after the session. The subjects enjoyed the convenience of the video podcast and the ability to stop, review and repeat it, but found it less engaging as a teaching method. They expressed a clear preference for the live lecture format.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>We suggest that video podcasts are not ready to replace traditional teaching methods, but may have an important role in reinforcing learning and aiding revision.</p
Learning theories and tools for the assessment of core nursing competencies in simulation: A theoretical review
Aim: To identify the theories used to explain learning in simulation and to examine
how these theories guided the assessment of learning outcomes related to core
competencies in undergraduate nursing students.
Background: Nurse educators face the challenge of making explicit the outcomes of
competency-based education, especially when competencies are conceptualized as
holistic and context dependent.
Design: Theoretical review.
Data Sources: Research papers (N = 182) published between 1999–2015 describing
simulation in nursing education.
Review Methods: Two members of the research team extracted data from the
papers, including theories used to explain how simulation could engender learning
and tools used to assess simulation outcomes. Contingency tables were created to
examine the associations between theories, outcomes and tools.
Results: Some papers (N = 79) did not provide an explicit theory. The 103 remaining
papers identified one or more learning or teaching theories; the most frequent
were the National League for Nursing/Jeffries Simulation Framework, Kolb’s theory
of experiential learning and Bandura’s social cognitive theory and concept of selfefficacy.
Students’ perceptions of simulation, knowledge and self-confidence were
the most frequently assessed, mainly via scales designed for the study where they
were used. Core competencies were mostly assessed with an observational
approach.
Conclusion: This review highlighted the fact that few studies examined the use of
simulation in nursing education through learning theories and via assessment of core
competencies. It also identified observational tools used to assess competencies in
action, as holistic and context-dependent constructs
A Family-Care Rubric: Developing Family Care and Communication Skills Using Simulation
Background: A gap in the literature identified a lack of evidence-based tools that frame feedback and evaluate nursing actions. The Van Gelderen Family Care Rubric (VGFCR) was developed to enhance learning experiences and skill development of family care and communication skills in simulation.
Methods: A quantitative instrument development and psychometric testing followed a four-phase design. The rubric was tested at four international sites with registered nurses, nursing-midwifery students, and nurse researchers using simulation scenarios.
Results: Eleven of twelve constructs exhibited significance at p = .05. Overall, VGFCR was determined reliable with Fleiss’ Kappa significance at p = .05 at the 95% confidence interval and Cronbach’s alpha = 0.842 among researchers and participants combined.
Conclusions: The VGFCR was tested internationally and shown to be a reliable and valid tool in assisting educators in development of student and nursing staff’s family care and communication skills
Clinical decision-making: midwifery students' recognition of, and response to, post partum haemorrhage in the simulation environment
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This paper reports the findings of a study of how midwifery students responded to a simulated post partum haemorrhage (PPH). Internationally, 25% of maternal deaths are attributed to severe haemorrhage. Although this figure is far higher in developing countries, the risk to maternal wellbeing and child health problem means that all midwives need to remain vigilant and respond appropriately to early signs of maternal deterioration.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Simulation using a patient actress enabled the research team to investigate the way in which 35 midwifery students made decisions in a dynamic high fidelity PPH scenario. The actress wore a birthing suit that simulated blood loss and a flaccid uterus on palpation. The scenario provided low levels of uncertainty and high levels of relevant information. The student's response to the scenario was videoed. Immediately after, they were invited to review the video, reflect on their performance and give a commentary as to what affected their decisions. The data were analysed using Dimensional Analysis.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The students' clinical management of the situation varied considerably. Students struggled to prioritise their actions where more than one response was required to a clinical cue and did not necessarily use mnemonics as heuristic devices to guide their actions. Driven by a response to single cues they also showed a reluctance to formulate a diagnosis based on inductive and deductive reasoning cycles. This meant they did not necessarily introduce new hypothetical ideas against which they might refute or confirm a diagnosis and thereby eliminate fixation error.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>The students response demonstrated that a number of clinical skills require updating on a regular basis including: fundal massage technique, the use of emergency standing order drugs, communication and delegation of tasks to others in an emergency and working independently until help arrives. Heuristic devices helped the students to evaluate their interventions to illuminate what else could be done whilst they awaited the emergency team. They did not necessarily serve to prompt the students' or help them plan care prospectively. The limitations of the study are critically explored along with the pedagogic implications for initial training and continuing professional development.</p
ParaVR: A Virtual Reality Training Simulator for Paramedic Skills maintenance
This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in Journal of Paramedic Practice, copyright © MA Healthcare, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://www.paramedicpractice.com/features/article/paravr-a-virtual-reality-training-simulator-for-paramedic-skills-maintenance.Background,
Virtual Reality (VR) technology is emerging as a powerful educational tool which is used in medical training and has potential benefits for paramedic practice education.
Aim
The aim of this paper is to report development of ParaVR, which utilises VR to address skills maintenance for paramedics.
Methods
Computer scientists at the University of Chester and the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) developed ParaVR in four stages: 1. Identifying requirements and specifications 2. Alpha version development, 3. Beta version development 4. Management: Development of software, further funding and commercialisation.
Results
Needle Cricothyrotomy and Needle Thoracostomy emerged as candidates for the prototype ParaVR. The Oculus Rift head mounted display (HMD) combined with Novint Falcon haptic device was used, and a virtual environment crafted using 3D modelling software, ported (a computing term meaning transfer (software) from one system or machine to another) onto Oculus Go and Google cardboard VR platform.
Conclusion
VR is an emerging educational tool with the potential to enhance paramedic skills development and maintenance. The ParaVR program is the first step in our development, testing, and scaling up of this technology
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