A mixed methods evaluation of paediatric trainee preparedness to manage cardiopulmonary arrests
Walsh, Órla Lydon, Sinéad O'Connor, Paul
Walsh, Órla
Lydon, Sinéad
O'Connor, Paul
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2017-09-21
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Walsh, Órla, Lydon, Sinéad, & O’Connor, Paul. (2017). A mixed methods evaluation of paediatric trainee preparedness to manage cardiopulmonary arrests. European Journal of Pediatrics, 176(12), 1653-1662. doi:10.1007/s00431-017-3017-6
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Paediatric cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) survival rates are strongly linked to the training of the doctors responding to the event. This study sought to characterise the level of experience in managing CPAs among paediatric trainees and to investigate the nontechnical (NTS) required to effectively lead a paediatric CPA team. A mixed-methods research design was used. For the quantitative phase, a questionnaire was developed to assess training, confidence, and experiences related to CPA management. During the qualitative phase, 17 paediatric trainees participated in a series of critical incident technique (CIT) interviews to explore the NTS used during the management of paediatric CPAs. A total of 56 of 131 (37.1% response rate) trainees responded to the preparedness questionnaire. A total of 48.2% of respondents expressed low confidence in their skill as a team leader during the management of a CPA. The CIT interviews highlighted deficiencies in specific NTS (identifying options, prioritising, and identifying and utilising resources).Conclusion: Our results indicate that there is a desire for more training in CPA management among paediatric trainees, in particular as a team leader, which includes a focus on key NTS.
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