Journal article

Presenting video recordings of newborn resuscitations in debriefings for teamwork training

I Nadler, PM Sanderson, CR Van Dyken, PG Davis, HG Liley

BMJ Quality and Safety | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2011

Abstract

Background: The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and similar courses have been used to train clinicians. However, formal teamwork training was not included in these courses, and their effectiveness has been questioned. In adult resuscitation, debriefings using video recordings have improved outcomes, but recordings of neonatal resuscitation have been used primarily for research. Aims: To test if debriefings that include video recordings of neonatal resuscitations can improve teamwork and clinical practice. Methods: Over 9 months, clinicians voluntarily attended weekly debriefings in which recently performed resuscitations were presented, evaluated and then discussed. Discussions were foc..

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Funding Acknowledgements

The research was supported by an unrestricted donation (gift towards Nadler's research to The University of Queensland) from Laerdal Inc. and by a grant from the Mater Foundation. This paper was written as part of Izhak Nadler's PhD studies at The University of Queensland. During this period Nadler held Endeavour IPRS and UQILAS scholarships from The University of Queensland. The paper has not been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere.