PQI score*Mean (SD)
1. NeoTree has improved my recording of respiratory rate.4.8 (0.4)
2. NeoTree has improved my recording of head circumference.4.5 (1.2)
3. NeoTree has helped me to use the TRY-CPAP algorithm more frequently.3.9 (1.1)
4. NeoTree has improved my recording of blood sugar for every admission.5.0 (0.0)
5. NeoTree has improved the weighing of babies naked.4.8 (0.6)
6. NeoTree has improved my confidence in examining and touching neonates.4.5 (1.2)
7. NeoTree has improved my ability to feel femoral pulses.4.3 (1.3)
8. NeoTree has improved my confidence in measuring CRT.4.4 (1.4)
9. I feel like I am better at taking a thorough history and doing a thorough examination when using the NeoTree.5.0 (0.0)
10. I feel more confident in measuring gestation and using maturity score.4.3 (1.2)
11. My knowledge of normal ranges of vital signs has improved through pattern recognition after using the NeoTree.4.6 (0.7)
  • *For both scores 1=strongly disagree, 5=strongly agree.

  • †Converted score out of 4; calculated by the formula x−1 for odd numbered questions and 5−x for even numbered questions where x=mean score.

  • CRT, capillary refill time; TRY-CPAP, Tone, Respiratory distress, Yes heart rate is >100, continuous positive airway pressure.