Simulated Critical Care Physiotherapy Training to Improve Staff Knowledge And Confidence
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
Improve knowledge and confidence of newly joined physiotherapists in ICU to a score of 3/5 in 8 months. Simulated training and feedback resulted in increased confidence and competence in handling ICU patients.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Education Platform, Virtual Learning Platform
About this Content
Aims
Improve knowledge and confidence of newly joined physiotherapists in ICU to a score of 3/5 in 8 months.
Background
ICU physiotherapy is an advanced area not covered in undergraduate curricula, leading to anxiety among newly assigned physiotherapists.
Methods
Implemented simulation training with ICU equipment, real patient exposure, and training materials for staff.
Results
Confidence improved from 1.8 to 3.5, and knowledge improved from 1.9 to 3.3 (on a 5-point scale).
Conclusion
Simulated training and feedback resulted in increased confidence and competence in handling ICU patients.
Lessons Learnt
Simulation and real patient exposure effectively boost staff confidence; ongoing support and education are crucial.
Keywords
Critical Care, Physiotherapy, Training, ICU, Simulation, Knowledge, Confidence
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Preetha Kamath |
Project Member(s) | Vivien Lee Jie Qi |
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Preetha Kamath - Preetha_kamath@nuhs.edu.sg