Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Courses in Turkey

Abstract

Objective: We aimed to reveal the factors effecting the success rates of participants and change in their levels of knowledge following Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) courses in our country. Methods: Type of our study is descriptive. Electronic and printed course report files were used for data collection. From course reports data about participants including their occupation, specialty, working place, gender, results of pre-test, post-test, final and practice exams were obtained. Results: In the second half of 2007, 1411 health workers attended NRP provider courses. Difference between pre and post-test results was significant. A final exam was given to the participants at the end of the provider course which aimed to evaluate the course and participants and also as a legislative necessity for certification. Mean score of the participants was 94.8±4.7 for written test and 95.5±4.5 for practice exam. Also differences were found in the results of pre-test, post-test, written and practice exams with respect to occupation, working place and gender of the patients Conclusion: NRP training achieved a significant increase in knowledge and skill levels of the health workers in our study group. In order to assess impact of NRP on levels of practice, knowledge and skills, the participants should be evaluated during a follow-up period after training.