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Implementation Of Scripted Debriefings Following Neonatal Delivery Room Resuscitations., Kimberly M. Knott
Implementation Of Scripted Debriefings Following Neonatal Delivery Room Resuscitations., Kimberly M. Knott
Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers
Abstract
Background: The functioning of neonatal delivery teams can be affected by technical and non-technical skills of individual team members. The team in this project was challenged by varying knowledge and skill levels and did not have a standardized process for debriefing resuscitation events. The literature shows that debriefings can aid in improving knowledge, skills, teamwork, and communication of resuscitation teams.
Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement a scripted, post-resuscitation debriefing with the neonatal delivery team to improve non-technical skills of the resuscitation team and identify challenges to providing optimal care.
Method: Scripted, …
Improving Confidence And Job Satisfaction In Emergency Nurses Through Teamstepps., Anna Moore
Improving Confidence And Job Satisfaction In Emergency Nurses Through Teamstepps., Anna Moore
Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers
Problem Statement: New-graduate nurses (NGNs) are experiencing job dissatisfaction related to low communication confidence leading to high turnover rates and avoidance behaviors.
Purpose: To improve communication confidence and job satisfaction in NGNs through a nurse-led education session on emergency department (ED) communication techniques.
Methods: One online class lasting ~60 minutes was provided to educate NGNs on standardized emergency communication techniques. A pre-test post-test design was used with evaluations occurring before the education, immediately after, and 30 days later.
Results: Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the sample makeup. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to calculate significant changes in communication …