scholarly journals Training needs assessment for practicing pediatric critical care nurses in Malawi to inform the development of a specialized master’s education pathway: a cohort study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsey Renning ◽  
Brittney van de Water ◽  
Shelley Brandstetter ◽  
Chisomo Kasitomu ◽  
Netsayi Gowero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Pediatric Critical Care ◽  
Arterial Blood Gas ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Training Needs Assessment ◽  
Arterial Blood

Abstract Background Significant improvements in under-five mortality in Malawi have been demonstrated over the past thirty years; however, Malawian healthcare remains with gaps in availability and access to quality pediatric critical care nursing training and education. To improve expertise of pediatric critical care nurses in Malawi, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH), and Mercy James Center (MJC) entered a partnership with Seed Global Health, a US non-governmental organization. A needs assessment was conducted to understand the training needs of nurses currently working in pediatric critical care and in preparation for the development of a specialized Master’s in Child Health pathway in Pediatric Critical Care (PCC) Nursing at KUHeS. Methods The needs assessment was completed using a survey questionnaire formatted using an ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure) framework. The questionnaire had Likert scale and yes/no questions. Data was manually entered into excel and was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results One hundred and fifty-three nurses at QECH and MJC responded to the survey. Most nurses were between the ages of 25 and 35 years (N = 98, 64%), female (N = 105, 69%), and held either a Bachelors (N = 72, 47%) or diploma (N = 70, 46%) in nursing. Nurses had high rates of confidence in certain skills: airway management (N = 120, 99%), breathing assessment & management (N = 153, 100%). However, nurses demonstrated little to no confidence in areas such as: mechanical ventilation (N = 68, 44%), ECG evaluation (N = 74, 48%), and arterial blood gas collection & interpretation (N = 49, 32%). Conclusion It is important to identify priority areas for training and skills development to address in the PCC master’s within the child health pathway at KUHeS. Ideally this partnership will produce practice-ready PCC nurses and will establish a recognized PCC nursing workforce in Malawi.

scholarly journals Training Needs Assessment for Practicing Paediatric Critical Care Nurses in Malawi To Inform The Development of A Specialized Master’s Education Pathway: A Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsey Renning ◽  
Brittney van de Water ◽  
Shelley Brandstetter ◽  
Chisomo Kasitomu ◽  
Netsayi Gowero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Arterial Blood Gas ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
Paediatric Critical Care

Abstract Background Significant improvements in under-five mortality in Malawi have been demonstrated over the past thirty years; however, Malawian healthcare remains with gaps in availability and access to quality paediatric critical care nursing training and education. To improve expertise of paediatric critical care nurses in Malawi, Kamuzu College of Nursing (KCN), Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH), and Mercy James Center (MJC) entered a partnership with Seed Global Health, a US non-governmental organization. A needs assessment was conducted to understand the training needs of nurses currently working in paediatric critical care and in preparation for the development of a specialized Master’s in Child Health pathway in Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) Nursing at KCN. Methods The needs assessment was completed using a survey questionnaire formatted using an ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure) framework. The questionnaire had Likert scale and yes/no questions. Data was manually entered into excel and was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results One hundred and fifty-three nurses at QECH and MJC responded to the survey. Most nurses were between the ages of 25 and 35 years (N = 98, 64%), female (N = 105, 69%), and held either a Bachelors (N = 72, 47%) or diploma (N = 70, 46%) in nursing. Nurses had high rates of confidence in certain skills: airway management (N = 120, 99%), breathing assessment & management (N = 153, 100%). However, nurses demonstrated little to no confidence in areas such as: mechanical ventilation (N = 68, 44%), ECG evaluation (N = 74, 48%), and arterial blood gas collection & interpretation (N = 49, 32%). Conclusion It is important to identify priority areas for training and skills development to address in the PCC master’s within the child health pathway at KCN. Ideally this partnership will produce practice-ready PCC nurses and will establish a recognized PCC nursing workforce in Malawi.

530: Education on End-of-Life Care for Pediatric Critical Care Nurses: A Needs Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 257-257
Author(s):  
Kelley Groves ◽  
Larissa Anglim ◽  
Tensing Maa ◽  
Megan Daniel ◽  
Markita Suttle
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Pediatric Critical Care

An easy method for interpreting the results of arterial blood gas analysis

2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 49-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
KM Kirksey ◽  
M Holt-Ashley ◽  
BK Goodroad
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Blood Gas Analysis ◽  
Gas Analysis ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Blood Gas ◽  
Easy Method ◽  
Arterial Blood Gas ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

Interpretation of acid-base disturbances is an essential skill for critical care nurses. Using the H model makes this process easy. When students and novice critical care nurses feel competent with certain skills, their confidence levels are greatly enhanced. One of us (K.M.K.) has been using the H model for many years to teach students how to interpret the results of arterial blood gas analysis. The students are often amazed at how easy and fun the model makes learning a subject many perceive as complex.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT NEED ASSESSMENT AND EVOLVING PLAN FOR BOGALUR BLOCK, RAMANATHPURAM DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (03) ◽  
pp. 35-46
Author(s):  
Gulshan Bhatt ◽  
S. Rajalakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Training Needs Assessment ◽  
The People ◽  
Community People

This study has done to find the minimum needs to the people of Bogalur block, Ramanathpuram district of Tamil Nadu. Needs assessment is a process for determining an organizations needs. It usually consists of three main parts:Initiation, Data Collection & Analysis and Final Production.A needs assessment can be implemented within the organization and within the community to categorize an arising need. Any training needs assessment depends on the condition& situation of the place to implement. This research helps to understand the problem faced by the people and what kind of need they have. The methodology used for this study iscollection of secondary data, collection of primary data through PRAs and personal interview. And After identifying the need of poor community people, a plan has been developed for the block along with community participation.

Faculty Computer Needs Assessment in Third World Countries

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Sunil I. Hazari
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Third World ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Training Needs Assessment

Faculty in Third World countries are in need of training programs which will help them incorporate computer technology in their classrooms. Prior to delivery of training, it is important to conduct a needs assessment which determines who gets what type of training, and how this should be provided. A training needs assessment model for faculty in Third World countries is proposed in this article. The use of such a model would help identify the areas in which training is to be ultimately delivered.

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