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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Pediatric seizure is a frequent emergency department presentation with diverse etiologies, ranging from benign febrile seizures to life-threatening conditions.
  • Existing educational materials often focus on specific diagnoses or simulation, leaving a gap in comprehensive training for emergency medicine residents.
  • This team-based learning (TBL) module addresses the need for a broader understanding of pediatric seizure causes, workup, management, and disposition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance emergency medicine and pediatric resident physicians' knowledge and skills in managing pediatric seizures.
  • To provide a structured educational framework covering differential diagnoses, workup strategies, and disposition planning for pediatric seizure presentations.
  • To improve resident competency in recognizing and managing specific seizure types, including febrile seizures, status epilepticus, hyponatremic seizures, and ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt malfunctions.

Main Methods:

  • A classic team-based learning (TBL) format was employed, incorporating learner-responsible content (LRC), individual readiness assessment tests (iRAT), group readiness assessment tests (gRAT) with immediate feedback, and a group application exercise (GAE).
  • The TBL session utilized four case studies to explore various pediatric seizure scenarios.
  • Verbal feedback was collected from both learners and instructors post-session to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Main Results:

  • Learners and instructors reported high satisfaction with the TBL session, deeming it highly useful for their education.
  • Formative feedback indicated the educational activity was successful with minor modifications.
  • A key recommendation was to extend the session duration from 60 to 90 minutes to allow for more comprehensive material coverage.

Conclusions:

  • Team-based learning is an effective educational strategy for mastering the complexities of pediatric seizure management in emergency medicine residents.
  • The TBL module successfully improved resident understanding of pediatric seizure etiologies, diagnostic workup, and disposition planning.
  • Further refinement, including adjusted time allocation, can enhance the effectiveness of TBL for pediatric seizure education.