Abstract
Objective
To determine if e-learning interventions are efficient to review Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and to prevent performance deterioration in neonatal resuscitation of already-certified healthcare professionals.
Study design
In this scoping review, we searched for manuscripts published until June 2020 in five databases. We included all studies on e-learning use for NRP review in already-certified healthcare providers.
Results
Among 593 abstracts retrieved, 38 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. Five studies were included. Four studies evaluated the effectiveness of e-learning interventions immediately or months after their completion by providers. These interventions did not consistently enhance their NRP knowledge and their performance. One study showed that a growth mindset can influence positively neonatal resuscitation performance after an e-learning simulation.
Conclusion
There is not enough evidence to conclude that e-learning interventions can prevent neonatal resuscitation knowledge and performance decay in already-certified providers. More research is needed on the use of e-learning simulation-based scenarios to improve NRP retention.
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We wish to thank Kristen Romme, librarian at the Health Science Library of Memorial University of Newfoundland, for writing the search strategy.
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Spénard, S., Postolow, F. & Curran, V. E-learning use in the review of neonatal resuscitation program in physicians: a scoping review. J Perinatol 42, 1527–1532 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-022-01411-8
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