Implementation of HBB Training With Facilitators That Have Undergone Simulation Methodology Training

A Comparison of the Implementation of HBB Training Using Facilitators With and Without Simulation Methodology Training

Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) implementation is associated with reduction in neonatal deaths and reduction in fresh stillbirths. HBB has successfully integrated some aspects of simulation into an educational curriculum that teach the management of neonatal emergencies in resource-constrained countries.

Simulation based training brings special advantages and may enhance HBB training. Critical elements of simulation such as enhanced realism and post-event debriefing may carry potential to strengthen HBB training to attain maximum impact. However, evidence for the effectiveness of this combined approach is limited.

Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) implementation is associated with reduction in neonatal deaths and reduction in fresh stillbirths. HBB has successfully integrated some aspects of simulation into an educational curriculum that teach the management of neonatal emergencies in resource-constrained countries.

High levels of physical, emotional and conceptual realism are important features of simulation-based learning that impact learning outcomes. Formal debriefing is characterized as the most important element of simulation based education. Structured feedback in a safe learning environment provides the opportunity for learning of clinically relevant material. Guided reflection transfers the responsibility for learning to the participants and solidifies knowledge, skills and behaviors for transfer to clinical practice.

Simulation based training brings special advantages and may enhance HBB training. Critical elements of simulation such as enhanced realism and post-event debriefing may carry potential to strengthen HBB training to attain maximum impact. However, evidence for the effectiveness of this combined approach is limited.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Only trained facilitators are eligible to participate
• Must hold a Faculty position or are a health care provider at KIU Teaching Hospital in western Uganda
• Are engaged in teaching health students.
• Participating medical students are those enrolled at KIU Teaching Hospital in western Uganda

Exclusion Criteria:

• Faculty and hospital workers who are not engaged in teaching health students.
• Medical students not enrolled at KIU Teaching Hospital, western Uganda