Play it Again – Enhancing Replay in Virtual Essential Newborn Care through Random Levels
Globally, a child’s risk of death is highest during the first 28 days of life or the neonatal period. One third of these neonatal deaths occur on the first day alone, and three quarters in the first week. The Virtual Essential Newborn Care (vENC) application enables the practice in newborn resuscitation and essential newborn care and is based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recently released Essential Newborn Care Course. These virtual simulations were developed to provide low-dose, high-frequency practice and to support skills retention for health professionals.
Speakers
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Rachel Umoren (Poster Booth #19)Dr. Rachel Umoren is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Adjunct Associate Professor of Healthcare Simulation Science and Global Health at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on innovative uses of technology to improve the quality of newborn care.
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Matt CookMr Cook is a Research Engineer at the University of Washington and lead developer for the virtual ENC project.
