RETAIN: A Board Game That Improves Neonatal Resuscitation Knowledge Retention
Background: The current resuscitation guidelines recommend frequent simulation based medical education (SBME). However, the current SBME approach is expensive, time-intensive, and requires a specialized lab and trained instructors. Hence, it is not offered routinely at all hospitals. We designed the...
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doaj-99cd7312cc9149818cc3638d61d61e772020-11-25T02:46:22ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pediatrics2296-23602019-01-01710.3389/fped.2019.00013437274RETAIN: A Board Game That Improves Neonatal Resuscitation Knowledge RetentionMaria Cutumisu0Maria Cutumisu1Maria Cutumisu2Siddhi D. Patel3Siddhi D. Patel4Matthew R. G. Brown5Matthew R. G. Brown6Caroline Fray7Patrick von Hauff8Patrick von Hauff9Thomas Jeffery10Thomas Jeffery11Georg M. Schmölzer12Georg M. Schmölzer13Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Alberta Health Services, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, CanadaCentre for Research in Applied Measurement and Evaluation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaDepartment of Computing Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaCentre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Alberta Health Services, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, CanadaFaculty of Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaCentre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Alberta Health Services, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, CanadaDepartment of Computing Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaCentre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Alberta Health Services, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, CanadaCentre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Alberta Health Services, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, CanadaFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Academic Technology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaCentre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Alberta Health Services, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, CanadaFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Academic Technology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaCentre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Alberta Health Services, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, CanadaDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaBackground: The current resuscitation guidelines recommend frequent simulation based medical education (SBME). However, the current SBME approach is expensive, time-intensive, and requires a specialized lab and trained instructors. Hence, it is not offered routinely at all hospitals. We designed the board game “RETAIN” to train healthcare providers (HCPs) in neonatal resuscitation in a cost-friendly and accessible way.Objectives: To examine if a board game-based training simulator improves knowledge retention in HCPs.Methods: “RETAIN” consists of a board using an image of a baby, visual objects, adjustable timer, monitors, and action cards. Neonatal HCPs at the Royal Alexandra Hospital were invited to participate. Participants completed a written pre-test (resuscitation of a 24-week infant), then played the board game (starting with a tutorial followed by free playing of three evidence-based neonatal resuscitation scenarios). Afterwards, a post-test with the same resuscitation scenario and an opinion survey was completed. The answers from the pre- and post-test were compared to assess HCPs' knowledge retention.Results: Thirty HCPs (four doctors, 12 nurses, and 14 respiratory therapist) participated in the study. Overall, we observed a 10% increase in knowledge retention between the pre- and post-test (49–59%, respectively). Temperature management showed the most knowledge gain between the pre- and post-test (14–46%, respectively). Placement of a hat (10–43%), plastic wrap (27–67%), and temperature probe (7–30%) improved between the pre- and post-test.Conclusion: Knowledge retention increased by 12% between pre- and post-test (49–61%, respectively). The improvement in performance and knowledge supports the use of board game simulations for clinical training.https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2019.00013/fullinfantnewborndelivery roomneonatal resuscitationneonatal simulationboard game |
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Maria Cutumisu Maria Cutumisu Maria Cutumisu Siddhi D. Patel Siddhi D. Patel Matthew R. G. Brown Matthew R. G. Brown Caroline Fray Patrick von Hauff Patrick von Hauff Thomas Jeffery Thomas Jeffery Georg M. Schmölzer Georg M. Schmölzer |
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Maria Cutumisu Maria Cutumisu Maria Cutumisu Siddhi D. Patel Siddhi D. Patel Matthew R. G. Brown Matthew R. G. Brown Caroline Fray Patrick von Hauff Patrick von Hauff Thomas Jeffery Thomas Jeffery Georg M. Schmölzer Georg M. Schmölzer RETAIN: A Board Game That Improves Neonatal Resuscitation Knowledge Retention Frontiers in Pediatrics infant newborn delivery room neonatal resuscitation neonatal simulation board game |
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Maria Cutumisu Maria Cutumisu Maria Cutumisu Siddhi D. Patel Siddhi D. Patel Matthew R. G. Brown Matthew R. G. Brown Caroline Fray Patrick von Hauff Patrick von Hauff Thomas Jeffery Thomas Jeffery Georg M. Schmölzer Georg M. Schmölzer |
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RETAIN: A Board Game That Improves Neonatal Resuscitation Knowledge Retention |
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RETAIN: A Board Game That Improves Neonatal Resuscitation Knowledge Retention |
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Background: The current resuscitation guidelines recommend frequent simulation based medical education (SBME). However, the current SBME approach is expensive, time-intensive, and requires a specialized lab and trained instructors. Hence, it is not offered routinely at all hospitals. We designed the board game “RETAIN” to train healthcare providers (HCPs) in neonatal resuscitation in a cost-friendly and accessible way.Objectives: To examine if a board game-based training simulator improves knowledge retention in HCPs.Methods: “RETAIN” consists of a board using an image of a baby, visual objects, adjustable timer, monitors, and action cards. Neonatal HCPs at the Royal Alexandra Hospital were invited to participate. Participants completed a written pre-test (resuscitation of a 24-week infant), then played the board game (starting with a tutorial followed by free playing of three evidence-based neonatal resuscitation scenarios). Afterwards, a post-test with the same resuscitation scenario and an opinion survey was completed. The answers from the pre- and post-test were compared to assess HCPs' knowledge retention.Results: Thirty HCPs (four doctors, 12 nurses, and 14 respiratory therapist) participated in the study. Overall, we observed a 10% increase in knowledge retention between the pre- and post-test (49–59%, respectively). Temperature management showed the most knowledge gain between the pre- and post-test (14–46%, respectively). Placement of a hat (10–43%), plastic wrap (27–67%), and temperature probe (7–30%) improved between the pre- and post-test.Conclusion: Knowledge retention increased by 12% between pre- and post-test (49–61%, respectively). The improvement in performance and knowledge supports the use of board game simulations for clinical training. |
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