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Children's Heartbeat: A Web-Based Program to Spread Knowledge on Arrhythmias in Children

Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith1, Susan P Etheridge2,3, Anjan S Batra4

  • 1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake, UT, USA.

Pediatric Cardiology
|October 5, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Children's Heartbeat improves pediatric arrhythmia management in underserved regions. This virtual program enhances clinician confidence and knowledge in pediatric electrophysiology, addressing a critical global health need.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Education
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Limited expertise in pediatric arrhythmia management exists in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
  • A significant need for accessible pediatric electrophysiology education and consultation in medically under-resourced regions worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the establishment and impact of Children's Heartbeat, a virtual program disseminating pediatric electrophysiology knowledge.
  • To address the gap in pediatric arrhythmia management expertise in LMIC through a knowledge-sharing platform.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of Children's Heartbeat, a virtual video-conferencing program utilizing the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) model.
  • Monthly virtual case-based sessions connecting pediatric electrophysiologists with clinicians in under-resourced areas.
  • Dissemination of pediatric arrhythmia management knowledge globally.

Main Results:

  • Exponential growth in viewership, with 181 total registrants and an average of 64 monthly participants.
  • An additional 121 average viewers of recorded sessions, indicating broad reach.
  • Reported increase in attendees' confidence in managing pediatric arrhythmias.

Conclusions:

  • Children's Heartbeat successfully provides pediatric electrophysiology consultation to medically under-resourced regions.
  • The program enhances clinicians' confidence and competence in caring for children with arrhythmias.
  • Future expansion to high-income countries and direct impact evaluation are planned.

Keywords:
ArrhythmiasEducationExtension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO)Pediatric electrophysiology

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