THE IMPACT OF A STRUCTURED MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKSHOP ON PRETEST AND POST TEST ASSESSMENT � A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.

Dr Srinivas Jakkinaboina; Dr Mohan Shankarji Maharaj

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

THE IMPACT OF A STRUCTURED MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKSHOP ON PRETEST AND POST TEST ASSESSMENT � A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.

Dr Srinivas Jakkinaboina, Dr Mohan Shankarji Maharaj

Abstract :

Aim - To determine the impact of practical application of mechanical ventilation workshop among various categories of participants. Methods - A prospective observational study of 70 participants. The total program duration was 9 h including lectures and workshop sessions. Pre-test and post test was conducted. The data was analyzed using standard statistical methods. Results- The overall percentage increase in post marks test was 22% but the absolute increase was 37.93 %. The Consultants had absolute increase by 87.8% which is the highest in the overall group. The other participants were Post graduates under training, Post MD with no ICU experience, Post MD with less than 1 year ICU experience, Post MD with more than 1 year ICU experience and Respiratory therapists. CONCLUSIONS- Mechanical ventilation Workshop improved knowledge base for all participants. The more senior the participant, the greater the benefit. Evidence based training is mandatory for everyone working in the ICU to improve knowledge and improve best outcomes for the patients.