Family medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Retention of neonatal resuscitation skills and knowledge: a randomized controlled trial.
This study compared the effectiveness of two booster strategies designed to improve retention of skills and knowledge in neonatal resuscitation by family practice residents. ⋯ The beneficial effect of mannequin practice or video boosters on skills and knowledge retention was less than what had been anticipated, and no benefit could be demonstrated in comparison to the control group. Deteriorating knowledge and skills remain a major concern, since boostering by hands-on or video at 3-5 months do not seem to have an impact on the retention of knowledge or lifesaving skills.
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The urban family practice residencies of Memphis were not providing sufficient training or encouragement to young physicians for practice in rural communities. ⋯ The approach described in this report may be useful for the expansion of urban departments of family medicine into rural and underserved communities.