Using Web-based Training and Low-fidelity Simulation to Provide Education and Support to Emergency Nurses Undertaking Non-Urgent Paediatric Inter-Hospital Transfers

Abstract

Background: Paediatric interhospital transfers have been associated with significant clinical risk and one of the causative factors identified is insufficient educational preparation for nursing staff involved with non-urgent interfacility transfers. Methods: A single group pretest-posttest design was used to evaluate knowledge acquisition and participant perceptions of an education package (PEANUT: Paediatric Education and Assessment for Non-urgent Transfers) using the Kirkpatrick evaluation model. Results: Simulation targeting non-urgent interhospital transfer increased participant's knowledge of transfer processes and confidence when required to undertake a transfer. A comparison of pre- to post-education learning scores detected a significant difference (p