The use of simulation for pediatric training and assessment

Abstract

Simulation is an effective training tool for pediatric acute care providers. Further research is necessary to develop validated performance assessment tools and demonstrate improvement in clinical outcomes after simulation training.

Technology-Enhanced Simulation and Pediatric Education: A Meta-analysis

“…Previously published narrative reviews described the scope and use of simulation in pediatrics 10,12 and pediatric subspecialty education 11,13,14 but did not systematically characterize the studies or quantitatively synthesize the impact of simulation. As was found in previous meta-analyses of TES for health care professionals 3 in general, our results showed large effects for knowledge and skills and small to moderate effects for learner behaviors and patient effects when compared with no intervention.…”

“…3 We also reviewed all articles published in 2 journals devoted to health professions simulation (Simulation in Healthcare and Clinical Simulation in Nursing) and the references of several key review articles on pediatric simulation. [10][11][12][13][14] Study Selection…”

“…3 However, this review did not isolate simulation for pediatric education. Although several narrative reviews have described the use of simulation in pediatrics, [10][11][12][13][14] these reviews had limitations, including a lack of a systematic search for articles, an analysis of the quality of existing research, or a quantitative synthesis of outcomes. Furthermore, we cannot assume that the results from systematic reviews of TES in other fields 3,15 can be extrapolated to the pediatric population.…”

A delivery room-focused education and deliberate practice can improve pediatric resident resuscitation training

“…[24][25][26][27][28] The present study utilized elements of deliberate practice: motivated learners, defined learning objectives, focused and repetitive practice, scored assessments with timely error-specific feedback and a simulated delivery room experience. 29 These educational elements have been used successfully to teach residents procedural skills and knowledge required for resuscitation.…”

Setting standards for simulation in anesthesia: the role of safety criteria in accreditation standards

“…[1][2][3][4] One of the key features of simulation training in healthcare has been to replicate the clinical environment as accurately as possible. Although controversial, there has been the assumption that the higher the fidelity of the simulation, the more effective the learning.…”