Simulation-based procedural training for pediatric residents: one small step for a program … one giant leap for mankind!
Simulation-based procedural training for pediatric residents: one small step for a program … one giant leap for mankind!
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针对儿科住院医师的基于模拟的程序培训:项目的一小步 — 人类的一大步!
DOI:
10.1097/pcc.0b013e3182a54dbe
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2013
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Nishisaki,Akira
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作者:
Conlon,Thomas;Nadkarni,Vinay;Nishisaki,Akira
To answer the question about “How does our training translate to bedside performance on real patients?” the concept of translational research from the bench (ie, simulation lab) to the bedside was introduced in simulation-based education research (11, 12). T1 level outcomes are measures of subject knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a simulation environment. T2 level outcomes are process measures at the bedside. Competence assessment in a clinical environment is a good example. T3 level outcomes are patient and cohort level outcomes. The medical education literature suggests that patient outcomes are reported in less than 5% of studies (13), a striking finding given the time and financial resources devoted to educational initiatives to improve patient outcomes. One meta-analysis showed that the effect size of educational interventions (ie, improvement in skills) were larger in simulation assessments compared with real clinical environment assessments (14). Based on this finding, we speculate that T1 outcomes need to be highly effective to enable transfer to T2 and T3 outcomes. Of note, the current study clearly demonstrated that provider’s confidence or reaction level in Kirkpatrick model (one of T1 outcomes) often does not correlate with objectively measured outcomes (15). Thus, those reaction outcomes should be interpreted very carefully. In summary, Thomas et al (1) should be commended on demonstrating that simulation is a valuable educational and research tool, especially when introducing new technology (ultrasound) to novice providers for procedural training. Simulation provides a tool to optimize skill acquisition when applied in an appropriate framework of learning to achieve set educational objectives. To achieve effectiveness in clinical environments, such education needs to be highly effective in simulation environment. This initial training should be followed by frequent clinical practice or refresher training to sustain acquired skills. Finally, as an extension of translational science, the measurement of clinical success and patient outcomes including complications should ideally be addressed. This study is one step in the right direction. Next steps to improve provider performance and optimize procedural and patient outcomes within our PICUs are now ours to take. Thus, one small step for a program… and one giant leap for mankind!