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Evaluation of an Anaphylaxis Training Program for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

2004; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 20; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/10598405040200050601

1546-8364

Jean A. Litarowsky, Susan O. Murphy, Daryl L. Canham,

Infection Control in Healthcare

This study evaluated a training program designed to prepare unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in high school settings to recognize and respond effectively to an anaphylactic emergency. Subjects included 53 adults employed by a high school district in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. A training model was developed based on Bandura's theory of sources of self-efficacy Knowledge and perceived self-efficacy of participants were measured before and after the training program to determine if a theory-based anaphylaxis recognition and epinephrine auto-injector training program would increase participants’ knowledge and self-efficacy in responding to an anaphylactic emergency. Paired t tests revealed significant improvement in scores for both knowledge and perceived self-efficacy following the intervention ( p < .001). This theory-based training program offers a valuable model for other school nurses in providing knowledge and skill training for unlicensed assistive personnel in other health emergencies.