Cohort study of neonatal resuscitation skill retention in frontline healthcare facilities in Bihar, India, after PRONTO simulation training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Use of simulation in neonatal resuscitation (NR) training programmes has increased throughout low-income and middle-income countries. Many of such programmes have demonstrated a positive impact on NR knowledge and skill acquisition along with reduction of early neonatal mortality and fresh stillbirth rates. However, NR skill retention after simulation programmes remains a challenge.

Methods

This study assessed facility level NR skill retention after PRONTO International's simulation training in Bihar, India. Training was conducted within CARE India's statewide in-job, on-site Apatkaleen Matritva evam Navjat Tatparta mentoring programme as part of a larger quality improvement and health systems strengthening initiative. Public sector facilities were initially offer

SUBMITTER: Higgins BV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7204812 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature