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Evaluation of an Anaphylaxis Training Program for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

Jean A. Litarowsky, RN, MS

Jean A. Litarowsky, RN, MS, is a district nurse in the San Mateo Union High School District, San Mateo, CA. This study was done as a MSN project at San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Susan O. Murphy, RN, MS, DNS

Susan O. Murphy, RN, MS, DNS, is employed in the School of Nursing, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. She was the first reader on this project

Daryl L. Canham, RN, EdD

Daryl L. Canham, RN, EdD, is employed in the School of Nursing, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. She was the second reader on this project

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.

Key Words: anaphylaxis • epinephrine • school nursing • self-efficacy • training program • unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 20, No. 5, 279-284 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405040200050601
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