Although CPD is more likely to lead to a change in practice when a needs assessment has been conducted [ 18], literature reporting consultation with practitioners prior to the introduction of such programmes is limited.
The training programmes in Iran, and those that the Nuffield Centre might support in the future elsewhere, should continue to be characterized by principles of good practice: detailed training needs assessment, appropriate participant selection, learning outcomes, content and methods, and focused evaluation.
While some literature reports the development of ambulance CPD programmes internationally [ 7, 8] and while CPD is more likely to lead to a change in practice when a needs assessment has been conducted [ 16], literature that reports consultation with practitioners prior to the introduction of such programmes is limited.
Information concerning best practice guidelines, needs assessments, program planning, and clinical protocols were frequently exchanged for this purpose.
There was little difference in the proportion of organizations with high levels of skills and involvement in core CDP practices (i.e., needs assessment, identification of relevant practices, planning, evaluation).
The potential benefits of using EASY-Care in practice are described [ 34] with a good fit to nursing practice either as a needs assessment tool [ 11] or as a diagnostic tool [ 17].
The needs assessment approach derives from adult learning theory as applied to clinical practice [ 31].
Conduct a needs assessment.
Finally, an interdisciplinary and internationally-representative approach is needed to identify best practices for a) needs assessments, b) user-centered development, c) usability assessments, d) field testing, d) clinical effectiveness, and e) broad and sustainable implementation strategies.
Usual practice for babies needing assessment and immediate neonatal care is either to take the baby to the side of the room or to another room nearby.
