Standardization of Health Care Provider Competencies for Intrathecal Access Procedures

Conclusion: This simulation strategy resulted in improved confidence in measuring ICP, performance-related overall anxiety, and confidence in administering chemotherapy. Confirmation bias occurred during simulation testing for a medication error. We propose this method for maintaining clinical competencies in health care providers and introducing new skills to existing practices.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing - October 6, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: McLaughlin, C. A., Hockenberry, M. J., Kurtzberg, J., Hueckel, R., Martin, P. L., Docherty, S. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research