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Chris Merritt1, Ann M Dietrich2, Amanda L Bogie3
1Department of Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, RI.
Insights
Millions of children visit emergency departments (EDs) annually. Research identified key themes to improve the professional development and support systems for the diverse pediatric emergency care workforce, optimizing care for children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Emergency Care Systems
Background:
- Over 30 million children visit U.S. emergency departments (EDs) yearly.
- Most pediatric emergency care occurs in general EDs, not specialized children's hospitals.
- A skilled and supported workforce is essential for quality pediatric emergency care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify critical gaps in understanding the pediatric emergency care workforce.
- To prioritize a research agenda for workforce development and support systems.
- To optimize outcomes for children receiving emergency care.
Main Methods:
- Iterative research process culminating in a 2018 consensus conference.
- Identification of five key research themes related to workforce needs.
- Prioritization of a specific research agenda based on identified gaps.
Main Results:
- Five key research themes were identified, highlighting critical knowledge gaps.
- A prioritized research agenda was established to address workforce development.
- Understanding workforce needs is crucial for improving pediatric emergency care.
Conclusions:
- Addressing gaps in pediatric emergency care workforce knowledge and support is vital.
- Future research should focus on the identified themes to enhance care delivery.
- Optimizing workforce development directly impacts the quality of emergency care for children.
Abstract:
Each year, more than 30 million children visit U.S. emergency departments (EDs). Although the number of pediatric emergency medicine specialists continues to rise, the vast majority of children are cared for in general EDs outside of children's hospitals. The diverse workforce of care providers for children must possess the knowledge, experience, skills, and systemic support necessary to deliver excellent pediatric emergency care. There is a crucial need to understand the factors that drive the professional development and support systems of this diverse workforce. Through the iterative process culminating with the 2018 Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference, we have identified five key research themes and prioritized a specific research agenda. These themes represent critical gaps in our understanding of the development and maintenance of the pediatric emergency care workforce and allow for a prioritization of future research efforts. Only by more fully understanding the gaps in workforce needs, and the necessary steps to address these gaps, can outcomes be optimized for children in need of emergency care.
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