Randomized Cluster Trial on Innovative and Standard Strategies for Neonatal Resuscitation Training (RCPNEOPERU Project) (RCPNEOPERU)
Neonatal Asphyxia
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Neonatal Asphyxia focused on measuring Inservice Training, Neonatal Resuscitation, Randomized Cluster Trial
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Primary and secondary level facilities located in Ayacucho and Cusco that have a neonatal mortality rate higher than 15 per 1,000 livebirths will be eligible
Exclusion Criteria:
- Health facilities whose authorities refuse participation of their health professionals, facilities with less than 290 births a year, facilities located at more than 210 kilometres from the department capital and those located in high risk areas due to social unrest will be excluded
Sites / Locations
- Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Standard Neonatal Resuscitation Training
MP-ICT Neonatal Resuscitation Training
Standard training will be conducted through a theoretical-practical course, which will be administered once during the study period, to all health professionals of the selected facilities, according to the randomization. It is an 8-hour course, with 3 hours of theory and 5 hours of practice, which will take place during a single day. The course will be performed by staff of the Neonatal Unit of the Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño (National Institute of Child Health, Lima, Peru), and will be coordinated by an NRP instructor accredited by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Participants who have completed their attendance to theoretical sessions, participated in the simulated practices and approved the printed exams taken the same day will we granted a Standard Certification.
The Multi-platform ICT (MP-ICT) training includes continuous certification in neonatal resuscitation and is being developed for online and offline access, and will be complemented with simulated practices on every site. The platform is being improved and adjusted to the needs of the fieldwork in Ayacucho and Cusco. The adaptations include increasing hosting; ameliorate friendly usability, uploading packages and videos, improvement of examination and certifications, and tests for readiness. The MP-ICT resource will be accessed from remote Peruvian locations through computers, personal portable devices and cell phones. To be granted an MP-ICT Certification the trainee needs to have passed the online theoretical exam, assist to the practice and approve practical skills assessment.