The effect of simulation-based training in non-physician anesthetists in Tigray region, Ethiopia.
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ABSTRACT: Objective
In Ethiopia simulation-based anesthesia education is a new way of teaching method which started in Mekelle University as of January, 2019. Hence, the purpose of this study is to evaluate whether simulation-based training improves non-physician anesthetists' knowledge and attitude on maternal and neonatal anesthesia cares or not.Results
Out of 50 study subjects, 66% had a working experience of less than 5 years. Knowledge score improved significantly from 49.78 to 66.22% in pretest and posttest results respectively. The posttest result was significantly improved (P < 0.001) for all knowledge questions. The respondents were asked about a negative statement and a positive statement about the need to have effective closed lope communication, maternal resuscitation and neonatal resuscitation. The attitude score improved from 72.45 to 79.11% in pretest and posttest respectively. From the 9 questions the attitudinal mean score for pretest was 6.52 and posttest 7.12. The null hypothesis of equal knowledge and attitude was rejected, t (49) = - 5.54, P < 0.001 and t (49) = - 2.25, P < 0.03 respectively.
SUBMITTER: Etanaa NB
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7110791 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr
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The effect of simulation-based training in non-physician anesthetists in Tigray region, Ethiopia.
Etanaa Naod Bulti NB Benwu Kore Menjie KM Gebremedhin Hagos Gebregzabiher HG Desta Haftom Berhane HB
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<h4>Objective</h4>In Ethiopia simulation-based anesthesia education is a new way of teaching method which started in Mekelle University as of January, 2019. Hence, the purpose of this study is to evaluate whether simulation-based training improves non-physician anesthetists' knowledge and attitude on maternal and neonatal anesthesia cares or not.<h4>Results</h4>Out of 50 study subjects, 66% had a working experience of less than 5 years. Knowledge score improved significantly from 49.78 to 66.22% ...[more]
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