Assessing Education for Changes in Neonatal Care
Author Information
Author(s): Ian Wright, Chris Wake, Helene Anderson, Shirley Graham
Primary Institution: Kaleidoscope Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, John Hunter Children's Hospital
Hypothesis
Dissatisfaction with education would be greatest at one month.
Conclusion
With proper education and support, significant changes in clinical practice can be implemented without staff dissatisfaction.
Supporting Evidence
- Education was rated as good to very good throughout the study.
- Difficulty in applying the new technique decreased significantly over 9 months.
- Staff rated the change as beneficial at both the end of the education period and at nine months.
Takeaway
If all staff are trained and supported, big changes in how we care for babies can happen smoothly.
Methodology
Staff received training and support over one year, with assessments via anonymous questionnaires before and after the change.
Potential Biases
No detailed data on non-respondents, which may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study did not randomize staff for education, which could affect the results.
Participant Demographics
Included senior and junior medical staff, nursing staff, and allied health staff.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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