Funding outcome

The REsuscitation TrAINing (RETAIN) computer model game is a digital simulator of neonatal resuscitation that can be played by healthcare practitioners (HCPs) to improve their response skills and knowledge. It enables HCPs to learn technical skills (e.g. mask ventilation) while practicing non-technical skills (communication and teamwork). The objective of my project is to evaluate RETAIN as an alternative approach to teaching neonatal resuscitation to labour and delivery personnel. RETAIN simulates different resuscitation scenarios and allows participants to respond by making choices regarding patient care. The model utilizes current standards of practice, such as equipment, monitors, and actions, allowing HCPs' learning to translate directly into their working environment. To evaluate the RETAIN's training compared to standard training, I will collect participants' behavioural and performance data during two simulation sessions: pre- and post- intervention of teaching with the RETAIN computer model. Performance during these pre- and post- intervention sessions will be evaluated based on participants' behaviours and choices during the simulation and the overall success of the neonatal resuscitation. The comparison of behavioural and performance data to general data of the participants and their assessment of the game will reveal emerging correlations between learning and the participant's background or evaluation of the game. The collected data will confirm that the RETAIN computer model game is an ideal alternative to teaching healthcare practitioners non-technical skills, like decision making, teamwork, and communication. I anticipate that the RETAIN computer model will improve labour and delivery personnel's responses during neonatal resuscitation and that it will be integrated into ongoing education for labour and delivery personnel.