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Paediatric resuscitation by phone: the call back
M C Mullane1, R G Wilson, S Bedwani
1Department of Paediatrics, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand. michelle.mullane@paradise.net.nz
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|December 1, 2004
Summary
Standardized pediatric resuscitation training has significantly improved resident knowledge since 1995. Those who recently completed a course showed the greatest knowledge gains, highlighting the effectiveness of ongoing training in pediatric resuscitation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Resuscitation Science
Background:
- The introduction of standardized pediatric resuscitation training aimed to enhance healthcare providers' skills.
- Assessing the impact of such nationwide training initiatives is crucial for quality improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the change in pediatric resuscitation knowledge from 1995 to 2002.
- To determine if recent resuscitation training course attendance correlates with greater knowledge improvement.
Main Methods:
- A national telephone survey was conducted among pediatric residents.
- Responses from 128 residents in 2002 were compared to baseline data from 1995.
Main Results:
- Mean resuscitation knowledge scores significantly increased from 1995 to 2002.
- Residents who attended a course in the past year scored higher than those who did not and higher than 1995 respondents.
- No significant knowledge difference was found between 2002 non-attendees and 1995 respondents.
Conclusions:
- Nationwide standardized pediatric resuscitation training has led to a significant increase in resident knowledge.
- Recent training course participation is associated with enhanced resuscitation knowledge.
- The findings support the positive impact of standardized training on pediatric resuscitation competency.