Evaluation of an anaphylaxis training program for unlicensed assistive personnel.
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.
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA.
Jean A
JA
Litarowsky
Susan O
SO
Murphy
Daryl L
DL
Canham
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education*; D012495:San Francisco; D012572:School Health Services; D020377:Self Efficacy