Table 4 A selection of participant responses to the SSN networking model: a focus on appropriateness of method, utility of networking time and expectations for the future
Themes | Participant quotes |
|---|---|
General | ‘Fabulous day’; ‘excellent course’; ‘will be back for more’; ‘well executed’, ‘learnt so much through the day both clinically and human factors’, ‘brilliant’ |
Meeting educational need and appropriateness of learning method | ‘Essential practice update for SCU/LNU consultants; appropriately pitched to accentuate learning’ ‘topics which were very relevant to me working in the level I work at’ ‘Very good quality of education , practical scenarios, not patronising, well led’ ‘All learning objectives met in a good learning environment’ ‘Very good value’, ‘very good content’, ‘very useful and practical’ ‘All speakers … had extensive skills and experience which they were able to share’ |
Multi-directional learning and networking support | ‘Brilliant and non-threatening’; ‘Our ideas were listened to’ ‘Feedback and reflection time very useful’ ‘Appreciated the 20 minute time for reflection and communication.’ ‘Good update learning from others’ ‘Networking friendly and non- threatening’ ‘Excellent way to learn and will help us to do our own simulations at our hospital’ ‘Interesting to see how different consultants react in different situations’. ‘Appreciated ‘different doctors from different units getting together’, ‘discussions with rest of the group’ ‘Feedback support was very good, non-judgmental’ ‘Some useful sharing of messages’ ‘Very useful ideas I have taken back for local in house simulation sessions’ ‘Good refresher for LNU as I have limited exposure’ ‘Thought provoking, solved some of my queries’ ‘The information shared highlighted our need to find out what our own local policies are.’ ‘It was good being with nurses, doctors and ANNPS’, “appreciated the communication, and networking with friends and colleagues’, and ‘meeting old friends’, |
Expectations for the future and recommended improvements | ‘This highlights the divide between LNU/NICU, and we need more NICU’ participants as ‘candidates’ ‘More opportunities for candidate to share experiences with remainder of team is needed’ ‘I think it would be useful to have more juniors and nurses to be able to change the team more between scenarios’ ‘Include more scenarios’ ‘I do not feel there is any improvement to be made’ ‘None. Superb course’ |