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.