Identifying and prioritising technical procedures for simulation-based curriculum in paediatrics: a Delphi-based...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pediatric Training
• Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

• Effective procedural training is crucial for pediatricians.
• Simulation-based training offers a safe environment for skill acquisition.
• A standardized curriculum requires prioritized technical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and prioritize technical procedures for pediatric simulation-based training.
• To develop a consensus-based list of procedures using the Delphi method.
• To guide the development of a pediatric procedural training curriculum.

Main Methods:

• A national Delphi process involving 93 Danish pediatric key opinion leaders.
• Three rounds of Delphi: procedure identification, prioritization, and finalization.
• Data collection on procedure frequency, performance, risk, and simulation feasibility.

Main Results:

• A final list of 19 prioritized technical procedures for pediatric simulation training.
• High correlation (Spearman's r = 0.94) between Delphi rounds 2 and 3.
• Top procedures included neonatal and non-neonatal airway management, vascular access, and resuscitation.

Conclusions:

• 19 technical procedures in pediatrics are suitable for simulation-based training.
• This prioritized list can guide the development of simulation curricula.
• The findings support evidence-based curriculum design in pediatric procedural training.