Readiness for and Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among Pediatric Healthcare Providers: The Role of Simulation for Pandemics and Other Disasters

• 2021

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• Michael Wagner; Christina Jaki; Ruth Löllgen; Lukas Mileder; Fabian Eibensteiner; Valentin Ritschl
PMID: 33350800DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097%2FPCC.0000000000002649

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This study looked at pediatric healthcare providers' preparation efforts in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. A global survey was conducted among pediatric simulation community members that involved 234 participants from 19 countries: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States. Results show that preparation activities varied across regions and highlighted the shift to disease-specific and virtual training methods, with telesimulation playing a significant role in maintaining education during the pandemic. The use of real medical equipment for training varied due to shortages, and non-COVID-19 simulations continued in some areas despite challenges like staffing issues and infection concerns.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Education, Medical, Continuing; Health Personnel; Pediatrics; Coronavirus Infections; Pandemics; Simulation Training; COVID-19; Pandemic Preparedness

Institutions: Medical University of Vienna; University of Tübingen; University of Bern; Medical University of Graz

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