Enhancing Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Education Through Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pediatric Critical Care
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Background:

• Pediatric fellows and advanced practice providers face challenges in acquiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) management skills.
• Low patient volume, high-risk cases, and lack of standardized training contribute to these difficulties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate case-based ECMO education sessions using the Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) format.
• To assess the impact of POGIL sessions on participants' knowledge and confidence in managing ECMO patients.

Main Methods:

• Designed two 60-minute, case-based ECMO education sessions focusing on Venoarterial-ECMO (Low Flow) and Venovenous-ECMO (Hypoxemia).
• Utilized voluntary pre/post-session surveys with knowledge questions and Likert scales to assess confidence.
• Performed comparative analysis on data from participants who completed both surveys.

Main Results:

• Knowledge test scores significantly increased post-session 1 (46% to 80%, P < .05) and post-session 2 (29% to 86%, P < .05).
• Participant confidence in managing ECMO patients increased significantly after both sessions.
• Most participants found the session content relevant and appropriate for their training level.

Conclusions:

• Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) is an effective method for improving ECMO knowledge among advanced practice providers and fellows.
• POGIL-based education can successfully address knowledge gaps and enhance the understanding of ECMO patient management challenges.