Resuscitating paediatric induction: an action research approach.
OBJECTIVE
To establish teaching objectives, methods and assessment for a paediatric induction programme.


METHODS
Action research over a 2-year period.


METHODS
88 doctors from three hospitals.


METHODS
These were end-of-course evaluations, using Likert scales, and free comments; independent evaluation by the West Midlands Deanery 4 months after courses, in which participating and non-participating units were compared, and summative assessment of trainees involving multiple-choice questions, a basic life-support scenario and an illness scenario.


RESULTS
88 participants attended four 3-day courses over 2 years. Mean satisfaction ratings were very high for content, personal value, and presentation. There was a significant rise in Deanery evaluation scores, compared with non-significant change in other hospitals, and there were excellent pass rates for trainees.


CONCLUSIONS
Trainees strongly approve of induction with clear objectives, active teaching, and validated assessment.
Melville
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Department of Academic Paediatrics, City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
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Samuels
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D003479:Curriculum; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods