French national survey on simulation-based neonatology education of pediatric residents

Arch Pediatr. 2022 Nov;29(8):630-634. doi: 10.1016/j.arcped.2022.08.007. Epub 2022 Sep 24.

Abstract

The French Society of Neonatology (SFN) conducted a national questionnaire survey on the simulation-based education neonatal curriculum for pediatric residents. The response rate was 93% for the pediatric curriculum coordinators and 97% for the neonatal intensive care unit medical directors and neonatal transport teams. The average hourly volume during the curriculum was 21 ± 17 h. Overall, 89% of regional pediatric curricula offered at least one simulation session. Each simulation program involved newborn resuscitation in the delivery room but often lacked a formalized program. Additionally, half of the neonatology departments provided simulation-based education. Simulation education is now common for training pediatric residents in neonatology in France but it is heterogeneous in the French territory.

Keywords: Education; Newborn; Resuscitation; Simulation; Training.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Clinical Competence
  • Curriculum
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Neonatology* / education
  • Surveys and Questionnaires