Effectiveness of a Structured Training Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding the Basic Neonatal Resuscitation Programme amongst Student Nurses
Prachi Yadav, Jahanara Rahman, Eke Lama TamangAbstract
Background:
Neonatal resuscitation, also known as newborn resuscitation, is a lifesaving procedure focused on supporting the approximately 10% of newborn children who do not readily begin breathing, putting them at risk of irreversible organ injury and death. With positive airway pressure and, in severe cases, chest compressions, medical personnel can often stimulate neonates to begin breathing on their own, with attendant normalisation of heart rate. basic neonatal resuscitation skills are essential for all healthcare providers involved in the delivery of newborns.
Objectives:
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the basic neonatal resuscitation structured training on student nurses’ knowledge and practice.
Methods:
A pre-experimental research study with one group pre-test–post-test design was used for this study. This study was conducted in one of the private nursing colleges in North India. A total enumerative sampling technique was used to recruit 40 student nurses from the B.Sc. (H) Nursing 3 rd year.
Results:
The mean difference of knowledge pre-test–post-test score (mean: 17.65 ± 5.71,
Conclusion:
The current study found that the basic neonatal resuscitation programme was effective in improving student nurses’ knowledge and skills.