The Feasibility and Use of Simulation to Assess Parent Learning

Children dependent on long-term mechanical ventilation after discharge from an acute care center are at high risk for readmissions, morbidity, and mortality directly related to the care they receive in the home environment. Parents are inadequately prepared to provide the level of care needed in the home setting before their child's discharge home. The primary goal of the Parental Airway Assessment with Simulation program was to assess parent learning and confidence in managing these children in the home setting after discharge.

Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - November 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle Whalen Tags: Research Brief Source Type: research