Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
5-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Communications
First Advisor
Dr. Jessica Raley
Second Advisor
Dr. Timothy P. Mottet
Third Advisor
Dr. Cory Cunningham
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to use the APRC (Assessment of Pediatric Resuscitation Communication) as a guide to determine if trauma nurses and surgeons believe communication training is necessary. Many trauma team members have not received team communication effectiveness training in pediatric trauma settings. As a result, miscommunication between team members leads to medical errors during pediatric trauma activations. Thus, it is important to discover whether or not trauma team members believe communication training will help trauma teams improve the overall effectiveness of pediatric trauma activations. The present study provides a descriptive analysis that illustrates nurses’ and trauma surgeons’ perceptions of the need for trauma team communication training in the pediatric setting. Specifically, participants were asked to complete a questionnaire that assessed their perceptions of the importance of communication training for trauma team members who routinely participate in pediatric trauma activations.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2012 Monica M. Mercado. All Rights Reserved.
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