Abstract
Early recognition and prevention of deterioration of ward patients can improve patient outcomes and reduce critical care admissions [1]. In low and middle income countries (LMICs), with often minimal access to critical care therapies, the benefit may be even greater. However training to assist ward nurses develop acute care skills remains limited in such settings. As part of the NICST portfolio of acute care training, the Sri Lankan nursing faculty sought assistance to deliver a 2 day course for ward nurses [2].
Highlights
Recognition and prevention of deterioration of ward patients can improve patient outcomes and reduce critical care admissions [1]
To design a clinically relevant short course for ward nurses in a low and middle income countries (LMICs) to be delivered by local nursing tutors and facilitators
Our short course results demonstrate an increase in relevant knowledge and clinical skills of the participants
Summary
Recognition and prevention of deterioration of ward patients can improve patient outcomes and reduce critical care admissions [1]. In low and middle income countries (LMICs), with often minimal access to critical care therapies, the benefit may be even greater. Training to assist ward nurses develop acute care skills remains limited in such settings. As part of the NICST portfolio of acute care training, the Sri Lankan nursing faculty sought assistance to deliver a 2 day course for ward nurses [2]. Local faculty were up skilled in delivery and content through a pre course Train the Trainer programme [3]. Candidates were invited to undertake on-line pre course e-learning. Core clinical guidelines were delivered using mini lectures. Facilitator-led skills stations and structured scenarios were used to develop clinical skills
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