Training programmes for healthcare professionals in managing epidural analgesia: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidural analgesia (EA) is widely used for postoperative and labour pain management. Systematic training of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, is essential for the safe administration and management. This scoping review aimed to identify and map existing EA training programmes.

Methods

A PRISMA-ScR-guided search was conducted across multiple databases and grey literature. Studies on educational interventions for healthcare professionals in EA management were included. Data extraction and categorisation were performed using Kirkpatrick's Four-Level Training Evaluation Model.

Results

Eighteen studies were included, covering classroom training, workshops, self-directed learning, simulation-based training, and on-the-job training. Participants were

SUBMITTER: Lamprecht CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11912511 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature