Production of Multimedia Neonatal Resuscitation Program and Its Effect on Self-learning for Resuscitation Skills

Background: Neonatal resuscitation certification is essential for every neonatal doctor and nurse. During circumstances such as the COVID-۱۹ era, when face-to-face resuscitation training is not possible, this study was designed to produce a multimedia program for newborn resuscitation in Iran and to determine its effect on self-learning of newborn resuscitation. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, instead of conducting a resuscitation workshop with learners present, a multimedia program for neonatal resuscitation — including a handbook, videos, and PowerPoint lectures — was first produced by professors and instructors in the skill lab. It was then delivered to the learners. Eight weeks later, they underwent a theoretical (knowledge) exam, and eight weeks after that, a practical skills exam (Megacode) was performed on a mannequin. The knowledge and skill scores obtained in the non-attendance group were compared with those from previous attendance workshops. SPSS version ۱۸ was used for statistical analysis, and a p-value ≤ ۰.۰۵ was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of ۴۰ students (۲۰ in each group) participated in this study. The mean theoretical resuscitation exam score was ۱۸.۹۵ ± ۰.۸۸ in the non-attendance group and ۱۷.۹۰ ± ۱.۱۸ in the attendance group (p = ۰.۰۰۳). The mean Megacode exam score was ۱۸.۶۷ ± ۰.۷۹ in the non-attendance group and ۱۷.۹۲ ± ۰.۷۱ in the attendance group (p = ۰.۰۰۳). Conclusion: This study showed that watching the multimedia program on newborn resuscitation followed by practice in the skill lab can be as effective in increasing learners’ knowledge and skills as attending traditional resuscitation workshops.

کلیدواژه ها:

Clinical Skills Training Center ، Content Production ، media ، Newborn ، Resuscitation