Iranian Journal of Neonatology

Iranian Journal of Neonatology

Production of Multimedia Neonatal Resuscitation Program and Its Effect on Self-learning for Resuscitation Skills

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Mousa Ahmadpour-kacho 1
Yadollah Zahedpasha 2
Mohsen Haghshenas Mojaveri 1
Zahra Akbarian Rad 2
Faeze Aghajanpour 3
1 Non-Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
2 Clinical Research Development Unit of Amirkola Children's Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
3 2. Clinical Research Development Unit of Amirkola Children's Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran 3. Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
10.22038/ijn.2026.84289.2622
Abstract
Background: Neonatal resuscitation certification is essential for every neonatal doctor and nurse. During circumstances such as the COVID-19 era, when face-to-face resuscitation training is not possible, this study was designed to produce a multimedia program for newborn resuscitation in Iran and to determine its effect on self-learning of newborn resuscitation.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, instead of conducting a resuscitation workshop with learners present, a multimedia program for neonatal resuscitation — including a handbook, videos, and PowerPoint lectures — was first produced by professors and instructors in the skill lab. It was then delivered to the learners. Eight weeks later, they underwent a theoretical (knowledge) exam, and eight weeks after that, a practical skills exam (Megacode) was performed on a mannequin. The knowledge and skill scores obtained in the non-attendance group were compared with those from previous attendance workshops. SPSS version 18 was used for statistical analysis, and a p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: A total of 40 students (20 in each group) participated in this study. The mean theoretical resuscitation exam score was 18.95 ± 0.88 in the non-attendance group and 17.90 ± 1.18 in the attendance group (p = 0.003). The mean Megacode exam score was 18.67 ± 0.79 in the non-attendance group and 17.92 ± 0.71 in the attendance group (p = 0.003).
Conclusion: This study showed that watching the multimedia program on newborn resuscitation followed by practice in the skill lab can be as effective in increasing learners’ knowledge and skills as attending traditional resuscitation workshops.
Keywords
Clinical skills training center
Content production
Media
Newborn
Resuscitation
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Iranian Journal of Neonatology
Volume 17, Issue 3
Summer 2026
Pages 16-21