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Kathleen M Ventre1, Dave S Collingridge, Deborah DeCarlo
1The Children's Hospital and the University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. kathleen.ventre@ucdenver.edu
Summary
Pediatric healthcare providers find computer-based Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) simulators effective for training. This technology offers on-demand learning and can supplement traditional methods, improving PALS knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Medical Simulation
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Developing effective training tools for Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is crucial.
- User perceptions of new simulation technologies require investigation to guide development.
- Understanding how technology impacts current training regimens is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate user perceptions of a personal computer-based PALS simulator.
- To determine if the simulator is perceived as an effective training tool.
- To assess if the simulator fills a gap in existing PALS training.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to multidisciplinary healthcare workers who used the PALS simulator.
- The study was conducted in a tertiary care pediatric hospital.
- Data were collected from 789 users.
Main Results:
- 95% of users found the PALS simulator effective for education.
- 89% agreed it filled a training gap, with physicians more likely than nurses to agree.
- Key appreciated features included realism, practice opportunities, and the help function.
Conclusions:
- Hospital-based pediatric providers are receptive to computer-based PALS simulation for refresher training.
- This technology can provide on-demand learning without instructor presence.
- Simulation can complement mannequin-based training for cognitive PALS skills.
