Evaluation of a multidisciplinary pediatric mock trauma code educational initiative: a pilot study

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Trauma Care

Background:

• Developing effective training for pediatric trauma care is crucial.
• Residents require specialized orientation for multidisciplinary pediatric trauma codes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a multidisciplinary pediatric mock trauma code orientation program.
• To assess the impact of the program on resident preparedness and team function.

Main Methods:

• A before-and-after study design was employed.
• Residents participated in a 1-hour educational session including a mock code, debriefing, and post-intervention mock code.
• Self-assessment questionnaires and videotaped evaluations by blinded observers were used.

Main Results:

• Residents reported significant improvements in comfort, role understanding, familiarity with the resuscitation room, procedural skills, and management priorities.
• A decrease in self-reported knowledge of equipment location was noted.
• No significant difference in team performance scores was observed between pre- and post-intervention assessments.

Conclusions:

• The mock trauma code initiative enhanced residents' self-assessed confidence and knowledge in pediatric trauma management.
• The program effectively identified resident knowledge gaps.
• The study did not demonstrate a significant improvement in overall team functioning.