SCCM Resource Library-Year in Review: Pediatrics

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In the field of pediatric critical care medicine, quality improvement initiatives play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes. These initiatives involve a collaborative effort from healthcare professionals, patients, families, researchers, and educators. However, there are challenges in implementing and sustaining these improvements, including resistance to change, resource constraints, and difficulties in integrating initiatives into existing workflows.<br /><br />To overcome these challenges, it is important to understand the specific barriers and limitations within each unit and address them effectively. This requires a focus on staff buy-in, family engagement, consistency in care delivery, and understanding local context and workflow. Reporting of quality improvement research also needs improvement, with a need for rigorous methodology, clear problem description, precise measurement of outcomes, appropriate analysis, and discussion of the implications of the findings.<br /><br />In 2021, several studies were published in the field of pediatric critical care medicine that focused on quality improvement. These studies covered a range of topics, such as the implementation of checklists in electronic health records, the sustainability of early mobilization programs, and the use of simulation for pandemic preparedness. The findings from these studies highlight the importance of staff perception, resource management, and the use of innovative approaches, such as telesimulation and virtual reality training.<br /><br />Overall, quality improvement initiatives in pediatric critical care medicine have the potential to enhance patient outcomes and improve the delivery of care. By addressing barriers and limitations, and by improving the reporting of research in this area, we can continue to advance the field and provide the best care possible for critically ill children.

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Professional Development and Education, Quality and Patient Safety, Pediatrics, 2022

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This session will present standout papers from the past year in the areas of basic research, clinical research, and education, quality, and safety.

Learning Objectives:
-Review clinical research literature from Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) for the year
-Review basic science literature from PCCM for the year
-Review quality improvement and safety literature from PCCM for the year

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Area Pediatrics

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Professional Development

Tag Evidence Based Medicine

Tag Pediatrics

Year 2022

Keywords

pediatric critical care medicine

quality improvement initiatives

patient outcomes

barriers and limitations

staff buy-in

family engagement

consistency in care delivery

quality improvement research

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