ERIC Number: EJ885176
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
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Evaluation of an Anaphylaxis Training Program for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
Litarowsky, Jean A.; Murphy, Susan O.; Canham, Daryl L.
Journal of School Nursing, v20 n5 p279-284 2004
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 less than 0.001). 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. (Contains 2 figures and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: High Schools, Self Efficacy, School Nurses, Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, School Districts, Measures (Individuals), Models, Allergy, Drug Therapy, Medical Services
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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