Using clinical simulation to assess a new paediatric ESCALATION system education package: Empirical research mixed methods.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of the study was to assess the suitability of an online education package to prepare health professionals to use a new paediatric early warning system.

Design

Quasi-experimental mixed methods using co-production.

Methods

Participants completed the Package and participated in up to four clinical scenarios. Data were collected using self-report surveys, and during clinical scenarios; escalation of care, documentation, family involvement, communication handovers were assessed, and recorded debriefings were thematically analysed. Data were integrated using tabulated joint displays.

Results

Eleven nurses and three doctors were recruited from three mixed adult and paediatric hospitals. Following completion of the Package and clinical scenarios 13/14 (93%)

SUBMITTER: Cooper A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10873682 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature