Nurses' Resuscitation Performance: Study on the Effectiveness of Training and Support at a Teaching Hospital in KSA

Abstract

Introduction: This paper discussed nurses' resuscitation trainings and their performance in a teaching hospital based on AHA guideline recommendations. The study explored the current standard practices and investigates the nurses' views on the effectiveness of the training, quality of equipment, familiarity and readiness of nurses in performing resuscitation. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at teaching hospitals which mandate all nurses must be certified with the BLS and attends two code blue drill sessions per year. A self-administered questionnaire examined the support and guidance provided, the availability of resuscitation equipment and their quality/familiarity, the quality of training received in performing the resuscitation actions and finally explored the opinion in improving resuscitation. Results: The study revealed that the organization has established system to prepare the nurses adequately. Based on the 192 nurses, the total mean 2.63 supported that nurses are adequately trained with resuscitation knowledge and skills, 95% (n=171) of nurses were confident in announcing the code blue procedure, 93.3% (n=169) received appropriate training and 90% (n=162) found training instructors utilized standard method of simulation training which 90% (n=161) shared a real-life clinical scenarios are used in the training whilst 90.5% (n=162) stated SBAR is utilized as mode of communication and 66.6% (n=120) practiced post-procedure resuscitation debriefing. However, concerns were raised in three areas: availability of AEDs, cable and pad accessibility and permission to perform defibrillation procedures. In conclusion, study established nurses were well-prepared, trained and supported for resuscitation care.