Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) in a Pandemic: Breathing New Life into an Established Curriculum by Utilizing a Video Communication Platform

Sobelman, Celia; Richard, Kyleigh

doi:10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2021.203.1_meetingabstracts.a3470

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“…Key issues and challenges were identified, including disruptions in training programs, online modalities, and blending learning to fill gaps in newborn care. 13,15 The study highlights the need for improved training and newborn care in Nepal.…”

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“…HBB training was significantly impacted, with a drastic decrease in courses taught globally. 13 This interruption in training had potential consequences for the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers responsible for neonatal resuscitation.…”

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“…The restrictions on travel, social distancing measures, overwhelmed healthcare systems, and the prioritization of COVID-19 response efforts led to the cancellation or postponement of in-person training sessions and workshops. HBB training was significantly impacted, with a drastic decrease in courses taught globally 13. This interruption in training had potential consequences for the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers responsible for neonatal resuscitation.…”

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Stakeholders' Perspectives on the “Helping Babies Breathe” Program Situation in Nepal Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kain,

Dhungana,

Basnet

et al. 2024

Journal of Perinatal &Amp; Neonatal Nursing

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted healthcare systems, including resuscitation training programs such as Helping Babies Breathe (HBB). Nepal, a country with limited healthcare resources, faces challenges in delivering effective HBB training, managing deliveries, and providing neonatal care, particularly in remote areas. Aims: This study assessed HBB skills and knowledge postpandemic through interviews with key stakeholders in Nepal. It aimed to identify strategies, adaptations, and innovations to address training gaps and scale-up HBB. Methods: A qualitative approach was used, employing semistructured interviews about HBB program effectiveness, pandemic challenges, stakeholder engagement, and suggestions for improvement. Results: The study encompassed interviews with 23 participants, including HBB trainers, birth attendants, officials, and providers. Thematic analysis employed a systematic approach by deducing themes from study aims and theory. Data underwent iterative coding and refinement to synthesize content yielding following 5 themes: (1) pandemic's impact on HBB training; (2) resource accessibility for training postpandemic; (3) reviving HBB training; (4) impacts on the neonatal workforce; and (5) elements influencing HBB training progress. Conclusion: Postpandemic, healthcare workers in Nepal encounter challenges accessing essential resources and delivering HBB training, especially in remote areas. Adequate budgeting and strong commitment from healthcare policy levels are essential to reduce neonatal mortality in the future.

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Stakeholders' Perspectives on the “Helping Babies Breathe” Program Situation in Nepal Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kain,

Dhungana,

Basnet

et al. 2024

Journal of Perinatal &Amp; Neonatal Nursing

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“…Owing to the global pandemic, HBB's global health work has signi cantly decreased: compared to 2019, only six HBB courses were delivered in 2020, compared to more than over a hundred the previous year (13).…”

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A Post-Pandemic Case Study and Situation Analysis of Helping Babies Breathe Programs in Vietnam

Kain

Nguyễn

Fatth

et al. 2023

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OBJECTIVE To assess the current state of healthcare workers' skills following an extended hiatus in Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) training in Vietnam. STUDY DESIGN A two-phased study collected demographic and epidemiologic information, followed by semi-structured interviews with stakeholders to analyse the impact of the pandemic on neonatal resuscitation education and what is needed to resume and upscale training. RESULTS Vietnam's neonatal mortality rate has decreased, but socioeconomic differences and the availability of skilled birth attendants varies by region. The situation analysis highlighted the need for resources to support neonatal resuscitation training, difficulty in skill maintenance, and the impact of the pandemic on the neonatal workforce. CONCLUSION In low-resource countries, the global pandemic resulted in shortages of medical supplies, decreased access to care, and diminished neonatal resuscitation skills. These settings require regular neonatal resuscitation training, raising issues regarding reversal of HBB training gains, lack of skill reinforcement, and unsafe practices.

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“…Specifically, in the United States, it was 3.27 deaths per 1000 live births, whereas in Australia, it was 2.36 and Germany 2. 19. Furthermore, neonatal deaths constituted 0.52% of all younger than 5 years deaths in the United States, 0.63% in Australia and 0.61% in Germany.…”

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Qualitative Insights Into Enhancing Neonatal Resuscitation in Post-Pandemic Vietnam

Kain,

Nguyen,

Nguyen

et al. 2024

Advances in Neonatal Care

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Background: The neonatal phase is vital for child survival, with a substantial portion of deaths occurring in the first month. Neonatal mortality rates differ significantly between Vietnam (10.52/1000 live births) and the United States (3.27/1000). In response to these challenges, interventions such as the Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) program have emerged, aiming to enhance the quality of care provided during childbirth, and the postpartum period in low-resource settings. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore stakeholder perceptions of the HBB program in Vietnam postpandemic, aiming to identify requisites for resuming training. Methods: Utilizing qualitative content analysis, 19 in-person semistructured interviews were conducted with diverse stakeholders in 2 provinces of Central Vietnam. Results: The content analysis revealed following 5 main themes: (1) the pandemic’s impact on HBB training; (2) resource needs for scaling up HBB training as the pandemic abates; (3) participants’ perceptions of the pandemic’s effect on HBB skills and knowledge; (4) the pandemic’s influence on a skilled neonatal resuscitation workforce; and (5) future prospects and challenges for HBB training in a postpandemic era. Implications for Practice and Research: This research highlights the importance of sustainable post-HBB training competencies, including skill assessment, innovative knowledge retention strategies, community-based initiatives, and evidence-based interventions for improved healthcare decision-making and patient outcomes. Healthcare institutions should prioritize skill assessments, refresher training, and collaborative efforts among hospitals, authorities, non-government organizations, and community organizations for evidence-based education and HBB implementation.

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Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) in a Pandemic: Breathing New Life into an Established Curriculum by Utilizing a Video Communication Platform

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Stakeholders' Perspectives on the “Helping Babies Breathe” Program Situation in Nepal Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stakeholders' Perspectives on the “Helping Babies Breathe” Program Situation in Nepal Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Post-Pandemic Case Study and Situation Analysis of Helping Babies Breathe Programs in Vietnam

Qualitative Insights Into Enhancing Neonatal Resuscitation in Post-Pandemic Vietnam

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