Pediatric Trauma Boot Camp: A Simulation Curriculum and Pilot Study.

Title

Pediatric Trauma Boot Camp: A Simulation Curriculum and Pilot Study.

Creator

Khobrani Ahmad; Patel Nirali H; George Richard L; McNinch Neil L; Ahmed Rami A

Publisher

Emergency medicine international

Date

2018
2018

Description

Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in infants and children worldwide. Trauma education is one of the most commonly reported deficiencies in pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) training. In this study, we describe the creation of a pediatric trauma boot camp in which trainees' basic knowledge, level of confidence, teamwork, and communication skills are assessed. The primary goal of this pilot study was to create a simulation-based pediatric trauma curriculum for PEM fellows and emergency medicine residents utilizing Kern's curricular conceptual framework. This was a pilot, prospective, single cohort, exploratory, observational study utilizing survey methodology and a convenience sample. The curriculum consisted of a two-day experience that included confidence surveys, a cognitive multiple-choice questionnaire, and formative and summative simulation scenarios. At the conclusion of this intensive simulation-based trauma boot camp participants reported increased confidence and demonstrated significant improvement in the basic knowledge and performance of the management of pediatric trauma cases in a simulated environment.

Rights

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Pages

7982315–7982315

Volume

2018

Citation

Khobrani Ahmad; Patel Nirali H; George Richard L; McNinch Neil L; Ahmed Rami A, “Pediatric Trauma Boot Camp: A Simulation Curriculum and Pilot Study.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed June 19, 2025, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/4712.