Survey of Basic Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Participants in India

To assess the effectiveness of the Basic Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) course and to evaluate the perceived utility of the skills acquired during the course.

This cross-sectional survey aimed to assess the perceptions of participants who attended the Basic NRP course, comprising online video modules and offline workshops, across India. Data were collected between October 2023 and November 2023 for the courses held from May 2022 to April 2023, using a semi-structured questionnaire distributed electronically or via telecommunication.

Out of 10,000 participants approached, 6,066 responded which included nurses (60.4%), pediatricians (20%), and medical officers (19.7%). Majority were females (76.4%), in private healthcare (62.1%), with the highest participation from West Bengal (14.72%) among the different states. Satisfaction with online videos was reported as very high by 48.5% and reasonable by 51.5% and one participant reported dissatisfaction. Compared to private healthcare settings, exposure to labor room experience was lesser in government facilities (48.8% vs. 42.5%, P < 0.001). The overall functional equipment was greater in government set-ups compared to private facilities (49.8% vs. 45.2%, P = 0.001).

Participants reported improved neonatal resuscitation skills as well as opportunities and facilities to practice after Basic NRP course.