Simulation Training in Early Emergency Response (STEER).

This study aimed to test a simulation curriculum based on institutional priorities using high-intensity, short-duration, frequent in situ content delivery based on deliberate practice. The study design was a prospective, single-center, mixed-methods quasi-experimental study. Scenarios used in this study were ventricular fibrillation, opiate-related respiratory depression, syncopal fall, and hemorrhagic stroke. The convenience sample included 41 teams (147 participants). Improvements were noted in initiating chest compressions (p = .018), time to check blood glucose (p = .046), and identification of heparin as a contributor to stroke (p = .043). Establishing in situ simulation-based teaching program is feasible and well received. This approach appears effective in increasing confidence, initiating life-saving measures, and empowering nurses to manage emergencies. Future studies should evaluate and improve on the curriculum, on data collection tools quantitatively, and on overcoming barriers to high-quality emergency care. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2016;47(6):255-263. PMID: 27232223 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research