Regional stroke simulation training for general internal medical registrars and stroke nurse practitioners to improve delivery of thrombolysis and thrombectomy
Regional stroke simulation training for general internal medical registrars and stroke nurse practitioners to improve delivery of thrombolysis and thrombectomy
Introduction: in many hospitals in England, general internal medical (GIM) registrars and advanced nurse practioners are responsible for delivering acute stroke care. There is a paucity of local stroke training afforded to GIM registrars, with many lacking confidence and experience in dealing with challenging cases. Simulation offers an ideal learning modality to deliver training in emergency situations in a safe but realistic environment. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to provide an educational platform to enhance regional stroke training for GIM registrars.
Methods: a regional survey to assess stroke training needs was undertaken. An advanced simulation course was developed, consisting of didactic teaching followed by stroke simulation scenarios including thrombolysis and thrombectomy cases. Participants were surveyed before and after the course to evaluate learning outcomes, which included technical skills of stroke recognition, assessment and management, and non-technical competencies of rapid decision-making, team working and leadership.
Results: quantitative and qualitative data analysis revealed an increase in knowledge and skills in acute stroke management, improved non-technical skills such as interprofessional team working, and enhanced communication in stressful circumstances.
Conclusion: the creation of a stroke simulation programme has improved local training of health professionals in delivering emergency thrombolytic therapy. The course will be expanded to run 3 times a year at multiple sites across the region.
Mehdi, Z.
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Cardoso, I.
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Marigold, J.R.G.
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Mehdi, Z.
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Cardoso, I.
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Marigold, J.R.G.
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Mehdi, Z., Cardoso, I. and Marigold, J.R.G.
(2018)
Regional stroke simulation training for general internal medical registrars and stroke nurse practitioners to improve delivery of thrombolysis and thrombectomy.
International Journal of Stroke, 13 (3), [196].
(doi:10.1177/1747493018801108).
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Introduction: in many hospitals in England, general internal medical (GIM) registrars and advanced nurse practioners are responsible for delivering acute stroke care. There is a paucity of local stroke training afforded to GIM registrars, with many lacking confidence and experience in dealing with challenging cases. Simulation offers an ideal learning modality to deliver training in emergency situations in a safe but realistic environment. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to provide an educational platform to enhance regional stroke training for GIM registrars.
Methods: a regional survey to assess stroke training needs was undertaken. An advanced simulation course was developed, consisting of didactic teaching followed by stroke simulation scenarios including thrombolysis and thrombectomy cases. Participants were surveyed before and after the course to evaluate learning outcomes, which included technical skills of stroke recognition, assessment and management, and non-technical competencies of rapid decision-making, team working and leadership.
Results: quantitative and qualitative data analysis revealed an increase in knowledge and skills in acute stroke management, improved non-technical skills such as interprofessional team working, and enhanced communication in stressful circumstances.
Conclusion: the creation of a stroke simulation programme has improved local training of health professionals in delivering emergency thrombolytic therapy. The course will be expanded to run 3 times a year at multiple sites across the region.
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e-pub ahead of print date: 3 December 2018
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UK Stroke Forum Abstracts 2018
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/492376
ISSN: 1747-4930
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