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Confidence amongst Multidisciplinary Professionals in Managing Paediatric Rheumatic Disease in Australia

Samuel Cassidy1, Andrea Coda1, Kerry West2

  • 1School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Health Precinct, No. BE154, P.O. Box 127, Ourimbah, NSW 2258, Australia.

Arthritis
|March 30, 2018
PubMed

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Many allied health professionals and nurses lack confidence in treating pediatric rheumatic diseases (RD) due to inadequate education. Enhanced training in interprofessional collaboration is recommended to improve care for these children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Interprofessional Healthcare
  • Allied Health Professions

Background:

  • Interprofessional collaboration is vital for managing pediatric rheumatic diseases (RD).
  • Effective care prevents disability and improves long-term outcomes for children with RD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess allied health professionals' and nurses' confidence levels in treating pediatric rheumatology patients.
  • To identify gaps in education and continuing professional development (CPD) for these healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among allied health professionals and nurses.
  • The survey explored participants' confidence, educational background, and CPD practices related to pediatric rheumatology.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority (77.9%) reported low confidence in treating pediatric RD.
  • Most participants (67.2%) found their undergraduate education in pediatric rheumatology inadequate.
  • Many relied on traditional resources for CPD, with a notable percentage not undertaking RD-specific CPD.

Conclusions:

  • There is a perceived deficiency in undergraduate education for pediatric RD among allied health professionals and nurses.
  • Low confidence in recognizing and treating pediatric RD highlights a need for improved training.
  • Development of interprofessional education programs is crucial to address this workforce gap.
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