Pediatric residents buckle up: a child safety seat training program for pediatric residents.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effectiveness of supervised installation of child safety seats (CSSs) as a teaching tool for pediatric residents and to evaluate acceptance of this hands-on learning experience.


METHODS
Pediatric residents were divided into an intervention group and a control group. All residents completed an initial questionnaire regarding knowledge about CSS use. The intervention group listened to a CSS lecture, viewed a video, and installed CSSs under the supervision of certified CSS technicians. The control group received no intervention. A second questionnaire was administered to all residents. We compared the knowledge gained since the initial questionnaire. The intervention group answered questions regarding their acceptance of this learning experience.


RESULTS
Sixty-one residents participated in the study. Most residents had never installed a CSS and felt uncomfortable with their CSS knowledge. The percentage of the intervention group that received a passing score for knowledge increased from 3% initially to 97% on the posttest (P <.001). There was no change in the passing rate of the control group. The intervention group rated the CSS installation session as extremely helpful.


CONCLUSIONS
A hands-on educational program can be an effective, well-accepted method for increasing pediatric residents' knowledge about CSS use.
Tender
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Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
Taft
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Frey
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Mickalide
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Gitterman
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015370:Infant Equipment; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education*