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<b>Background</b>: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a relatively low-cost technology which can improve outcome in neonatal and paediatric patients with respiratory distress. Prior work in a lower middle-income country demonstrated degradation of CPAP skills and knowledge after the initial training. <b>Aims</b>: To determine if a training-of-trainers (ToT) curriculum can decrease gaps in skills and knowledge between first-generation (trained by a United States physician and nurse) and second-generation healthcare providers (trained by local trainers) in Kenya, and to describe the usage pattern, outcome and safety in patients who received CPAP following the trainings. <b>Methods</b>: The first day of training entailed didactic and simulation sessions. On the second day participants were taught how to train others to use CPAP. First- and second-generation healthcare providers were tested on their skills and knowledge. Unpaired <i>t</i>-tests were used to test for equivalence. Prospective data on CPAP usage was collected following the initial trainings. <b>Results</b>: 37 first-generation healthcare providers (16 nurses; 21 physicians, medical/clinical officers) were trained as trainers and 40 second-generation healthcare providers (19 nurses, 21 physicians, medical/clinical officers) trained by first-generation healthcare providers were available for skills and knowledge testing. There were no statistically significant differences between first- and second-generation healthcare providers' skills (90%, 95% CI 87-93 <i>vs</i> 89%, 95% CI 86-92) or knowledge scores (91%, 95% CI 88-93 <i>vs</i> 90%, 95% CI 88-93). A total of 1111 patients were placed on CPAP mostly by nurses (61%), prematurity/acute respiratory distress syndrome was the most common indication, nasal injury/bleeding (2%) was the most common reported adverse event, and the overall mortality rate was 24%. <b>Conclusion</b>: The ToT model was successful, nurses initiated CPAP most commonly, prematurity with acute respiratory distress syndrome was the most common indication, and adverse events were uncommon.

Original publication

DOI

10.1080/20469047.2019.1624007

Type

Journal

Paediatrics and international child health

Publication Date

08/2019

Volume

39

Pages

193 - 200

Addresses

a Center for Public Health and Development , Nairobi , Kenya.

Keywords

Humans, Respiratory Therapy, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Curriculum, Kenya, United States, Teacher Training