Effectiveness of a standardized scenario in teaching the management of pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to residents: a simulation cross-sectional study.

Diabetic ketoacidosis Pediatrics Simulation

Journal

BMC medical education
ISSN: 1472-6920
Titre abrégé: BMC Med Educ
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101088679

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
27 Mar 2024
Historique:
received: 17 10 2023
accepted: 20 03 2024
medline: 28 3 2024
pubmed: 28 3 2024
entrez: 28 3 2024
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a frequent manifestation at the onset of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children, possibly associated with a wide range of complications, often as a consequence of wrong or delayed treatment. Due to its complex and risky management, direct exposure to real situations alone is not sufficient to achieve adequate skills in pediatric DKA for residents. Simulation could be a valuable aid, allowing to practice a standardized scenario of a complex real-world situation. We aimed to test the effectiveness of a standardized scenario of pediatric DKA in teaching its recognition and treatment. We develop a standardized scenario able to guide step-by-step the learners through the flowchart of DKA management and considering alternative evolutions in the case of possible deviations from guidelines. It was a real-life simulation with the use of a high-fidelity pediatric simulator. It was played by 78 pediatrics 20 and emergency medicine residents. At the end of the simulation, a validated questionnaire was administered to collect feedback from participants regarding the impact of the simulation on learning. All materials to reproduce the DKA scenario are provided. Overall, the scenario was rated as realistic (mean score 4.37 ± 0.68, from 1 to 5) and relevant to professional training (4.72 ± 0.47), useful in increasing confidence in interpreting laboratory tests (3.97 ± 0.65), group organization and communication strategies (3.49 ± 0.94), and managing the treatment of DKA (3.46 ± 0.92). The use of a standardized scenario of pediatric DKA may be a valid tool to reinforce theoretical knowledge in residents, both in pediatrics and in emergency medicine, and to directly and safely practice pediatric DKA management.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a frequent manifestation at the onset of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children, possibly associated with a wide range of complications, often as a consequence of wrong or delayed treatment. Due to its complex and risky management, direct exposure to real situations alone is not sufficient to achieve adequate skills in pediatric DKA for residents. Simulation could be a valuable aid, allowing to practice a standardized scenario of a complex real-world situation. We aimed to test the effectiveness of a standardized scenario of pediatric DKA in teaching its recognition and treatment.
METHODS METHODS
We develop a standardized scenario able to guide step-by-step the learners through the flowchart of DKA management and considering alternative evolutions in the case of possible deviations from guidelines. It was a real-life simulation with the use of a high-fidelity pediatric simulator. It was played by 78 pediatrics 20 and emergency medicine residents. At the end of the simulation, a validated questionnaire was administered to collect feedback from participants regarding the impact of the simulation on learning. All materials to reproduce the DKA scenario are provided.
RESULTS RESULTS
Overall, the scenario was rated as realistic (mean score 4.37 ± 0.68, from 1 to 5) and relevant to professional training (4.72 ± 0.47), useful in increasing confidence in interpreting laboratory tests (3.97 ± 0.65), group organization and communication strategies (3.49 ± 0.94), and managing the treatment of DKA (3.46 ± 0.92).
CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS
The use of a standardized scenario of pediatric DKA may be a valid tool to reinforce theoretical knowledge in residents, both in pediatrics and in emergency medicine, and to directly and safely practice pediatric DKA management.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38539183
doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05334-0
pii: 10.1186/s12909-024-05334-0
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Pagination

345

Informations de copyright

© 2024. The Author(s).

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Auteurs

Alice Monzani (A)

Division of Paediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, via Solaroli 17, 28100, Novara, Italy. alice.monzani@med.uniupo.it.

Elena Corti (E)

Division of Paediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, via Solaroli 17, 28100, Novara, Italy.

Antonio Scalogna (A)

SIMNOVA Interdepartmental Centre for Innovative Learning and Simulation in Medicine and Allied Health Professions, University of Piemonte Orientale, via Lanino 1, 28100, Novara, Italy.

Silvia Savastio (S)

Division of Paediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, via Solaroli 17, 28100, Novara, Italy.

Erica Pozzi (E)

Division of Paediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, via Solaroli 17, 28100, Novara, Italy.

Pier Paolo Sainaghi (PP)

Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, via Solaroli 17, 28100, Novara, Italy.

Francesco Della Corte (FD)

SIMNOVA Interdepartmental Centre for Innovative Learning and Simulation in Medicine and Allied Health Professions, University of Piemonte Orientale, via Lanino 1, 28100, Novara, Italy.
Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, via Solaroli 17, 28100, Novara, Italy.

Ivana Rabbone (I)

Division of Paediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, via Solaroli 17, 28100, Novara, Italy.

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