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This article reports the results of baseline cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills performance measurements from 467 nursing students. All participants had completed a CPR course. Baseline measurements were compared to performance after one 10-minute refresher training session on the Resuscitation Quality Improvement system. Significant improvements were made after the computer- and practice-based refresher. Findings suggest that staff developers should evaluate the use of audio and visual feedback devices to improve the quality of CPR provided by clinical staff.
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Reanimación Cardiopulmonar/educación , Competencia Clínica/normas , Mejoramiento de la Calidad , Estudiantes de Enfermería/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , ManiquíesRESUMEN
AIM: The aim of the study was to examine effects of high-fidelity simulation and computerized case studies in an advanced medical-surgical course. BACKGROUND: The challenges of coordinating clinical education and desire to utilize innovative methods of teaching were the impetus for course design. METHOD: A retrospective review compared HESITM specialty exam scores for groups of the newer and former course design. In the newly configured course, students alternated weekly between simulation and computer-assisted case studies and traditional clinical experiences. RESULTS: Quantitative methods were utilized to analyze data; HESI specialty exam scores were determined to be statistically significantly higher for the groups of the newer design model. CONCLUSION: Incorporating case studies and high-fidelity simulation on a biweekly basis may be the reason for improved performance.