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Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice for Pediatric Intern Resuscitation Skills
1Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital.
Mededportal : the Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources
|November 26, 2020
Summary
Pediatric interns improved teamwork and leadership skills through a simulation curriculum using rapid cycle deliberate practice (RCDP). This method provided immediate feedback, enhancing procedural and communication abilities for emergency resuscitations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Simulation-Based Training
Background:
- Pediatric interns require deliberate practice to translate emergency knowledge into essential team-based procedural and communication skills.
- Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in high-stakes pediatric emergencies is crucial for intern development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a simulation curriculum utilizing rapid cycle deliberate practice (RCDP) for pediatric interns.
- To enhance interns' procedural, communication, and teamwork skills for pediatric resuscitations.
Main Methods:
- A 6-hour curriculum was developed iteratively, focusing on common intern skill gaps.
- Simulations incorporated RCDP, alternating practice with immediate expert feedback.
- Interns engaged in cases covering respiratory distress, airway obstruction, shock, intubation, and cardiac arrest.
Main Results:
- The curriculum was well-received by 81 pediatric interns, with highly positive feedback.
- Interns reported significant improvement in teamwork and leadership skills, with a mean score of 4.9/5.
Conclusions:
- The RCDP-based curriculum effectively taught and integrated essential skills for pediatric resuscitations.
- This innovative training method enhanced pediatric interns' confidence and performance, warranting further investigation.
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