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Readiness for and Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among Pediatric Healthcare Providers: The Role of Simulation for Pandemics and Other Disasters.
Wagner, Michael; Jaki, Christina; Löllgen, Ruth M; Mileder, Lukas; Eibensteiner, Fabian; Ritschl, Valentin; Steinbauer, Philipp; Gottstein, Maximilian; Abulebda, Kamal; Calhoun, Aaron; Gross, Isabel T.
  • Wagner M; Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
  • Jaki C; Simulation Center STUPS Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Löllgen RM; Pediatric Emergency Department, Inselspital, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
  • Mileder L; Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
  • Eibensteiner F; Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
  • Ritschl V; Section for Outcomes Research, Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
  • Steinbauer P; Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
  • Gottstein M; Medical Rescue College, Wolfratshausen, Germany.
  • Abulebda K; Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Calhoun A; Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.
  • Gross IT; Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
Pediatr Crit Care Med ; 22(6): e333-e338, 2021 06 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-990952
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

Early preparation for the training and education of healthcare providers, as well as the continuation or modification of routine medical education programs, is of great importance in times of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic or other public health emergencies. The goal of this study was to characterize these self-reported efforts by the pediatric simulation community.

DESIGN:

This was a global, multicenter survey developed via a Delphi process.

SETTING:

International survey study.

SUBJECTS:

The survey was sent to 555 individual members of the three largest international pediatric simulation societies (The International Pediatric Simulation Society, International Network for Simulation-based Pediatric Innovation, Research & Education, and Netzwerk Kindersimulation e.V.) between April 27, 2020, and May 18, 2020.

INTERVENTIONS:

None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN

RESULTS:

Description of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic simulation-based preparation activities of pediatric acute and critical care healthcare providers. The Delphi process included 20 content experts and required three rounds to reach consensus. The survey was completed by 234 participants (42.2%) from 19 countries. Preparation differed significantly between the geographic regions, with 79.3% of Anglo-American/Anglo-Saxon, 82.6% of Indian, and 47.1% of European participants initiating specifically coronavirus disease 2019-related simulation activities. Frequent modifications to existing simulation programs included the use of telesimulation and virtual reality training. Forty-nine percent of institutions discontinued noncoronavirus disease 2019-related simulation training.

CONCLUSIONS:

The swift incorporation of disease-specific sessions and the transition of standard education to virtual or hybrid simulation training modes occurred frequently. The approach used, however, depended heavily on local requirements, limitations, and circumstances. In particular, the use of telesimulation allowed education to continue while maintaining social distancing requirements.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Disasters / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Child / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Pediatr Crit Care Med Journal subject: Pediatrics / Critical Care Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PCC.0000000000002649

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Disasters / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Child / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Pediatr Crit Care Med Journal subject: Pediatrics / Critical Care Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PCC.0000000000002649