Self-directed video versus instructor-based neonatal resuscitation training of novice healthcare providers: A randomized controlled blinded non-inferiority multicenter international study.

Background: Despite programmatic changes, neonatal mortality remains high, particularly in underdeveloped countries. There are few skilled neonatal resuscitation trainers capable of providing instruction, skills coaching, and assessment, which contributes to international health disparities. For this reason, there has been widespread adoption of video-based self-directed models albeit without evidence in the form of comparative data. The objective of this study was to compare two types of training: a new self-directed video program with self-directed practice (Self-Video) with an instructor-led session with the same video materials and coaching by trained instructors …