scholarly journals Pediatric information seeking behaviour, information needs, and information preferences of health care professionals in general emergency departments: Results from the Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) Needs Assessment

CJEM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon D. Scott ◽  
Lauren Albrecht ◽  
Lisa M. Given ◽  
Lisa Hartling ◽  
David W. Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Emergency Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Information Preferences

AbstractThe majority of children requiring emergency care are treated in general emergency departments (EDs) with variable levels of pediatric care expertise. The goal of the Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) initiative is to implement the latest research in pediatric emergency medicine in general EDs to reduce clinical variation.ObjectivesTo determine national pediatric information needs, seeking behaviours, and preferences of health care professionals working in general EDs.MethodsAn electronic cross-sectional survey was conducted with health care professionals in 32 Canadian general EDs. Data were collected in the EDs using the iPad and in-person data collectors.ResultsTotal of 1,471 surveys were completed (57.1% response rate). Health care professionals sought information on children’s health care by talking to colleagues (n=1,208, 82.1%), visiting specific medical/health websites (n=994, 67.7%), and professional development opportunities (n=941, 64.4%). Preferred child health resources included protocols and accepted treatments for common conditions (n=969, 68%), clinical pathways and practice guidelines (n=951, 66%), and evidence-based information on new diagnoses and treatments (n=866, 61%). Additional pediatric clinical information is needed about multisystem trauma (n=693, 49%), severe head injury (n=615, 43%), and meningitis (n=559, 39%). Health care professionals preferred to receive child health information through professional development opportunities (n=1,131, 80%) and printed summaries (n=885, 63%).ConclusionBy understanding health care professionals’ information seeking behaviour, information needs, and information preferences, knowledge synthesis and knowledge translation initiatives can be targeted to improve pediatric emergency care. The findings from this study will inform the following two phases of the TREKK initiative to bridge the research-practice gap in Canadian general EDs.

scholarly journals Knowledge sharing between general and pediatric emergency departments: connections, barriers, and opportunities

CJEM ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 523-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah K. Crockett ◽  
Carly Leggett ◽  
Janet A. Curran ◽  
Lisa Knisley ◽  
Gwenyth Brockman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
System Level ◽  
Standards Of Care ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Network Analyses ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

ABSTRACTObjectiveTranslating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) is a national network aimed at improving emergency care for children by increasing collaborations and knowledge sharing between general and pediatric emergency departments (EDs). This study aimed to determine patterns of knowledge sharing within the network and to identify connections, barriers, and opportunities to obtaining pediatric information and training.MethodsWe conducted 22 semi-structured interviews with health care professionals working in general EDs, purposefully sampled to represent connected and disconnected sites, based on two previous internal quantitative social network analyses (SNA). Data were analyzed by two independent reviewers.ResultsParticipants included physicians (59%) and nurses (41%) from 18 general EDs in urban (68%) and rural/remote (32%) Canada. Health care professionals sought information both formally and informally, by using guidelines, talking to colleagues, and attending pediatric related training sessions. Network structure and processes were found to increase connections, support practice change, and promote standards of care. Participants identified personal, organizational and system level barriers to information and skill acquisition, including resources and personal costs, geography, dissemination, and time. Providing easy access to information at the point of care was promoted through enhancing content visibility and by embedding resources into local systems. There remains a need to share successful methods of local dissemination and implementation across the network, and to leverage local professional champions such as clinical nurse liaisons.ConclusionsThese findings reinforce the critical role of ongoing network evaluation to improve the design and delivery of knowledge mobilization initiatives.

scholarly journals Influenza vaccination: opinions of health care professionals working in pediatric emergency departments

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Pinto ◽  
Raffaele Falsaperla ◽  
Alberto Villani ◽  
Giovanni Corsello ◽  
Roberto Del Gado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Pediatric Emergency

scholarly journals Information Needs of Health Care Professionals in an Aids Outpatient Clinic as Determined by Chart Review

1994 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 395-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. B. Giuse ◽  
J. T. Huber ◽  
D. A. Giuse ◽  
C. W. Brown ◽  
R. A. Bankowitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Chart Review

Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Developing Subspecialty

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 336-342
Author(s):  
Marilyn Li ◽  
M. Douglas Baker ◽  
Leland J. Ropp
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Emergency Care ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Advanced Trauma Life Support ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Pediatric Emergency Medicine ◽  
Pediatric Hospitals ◽  
Pediatric Emergency Care

Questionnaires were sent to 245 North American institutions with pediatric residency programs. There was a 69% response rate. Pediatric emergency care is provided in three types of facilities: emergency departments in pediatric hospitals, separate pediatric emergency departments or combined pediatric and adult emergency departments, in multidisciplinary hospitals. There are at least 262 pediatricians practicing full-time pediatric emergency medicine. The majority work in pediatric emergency departments, an average of 30.7 clinical hours per week. There are 27 pediatric emergency medicine programs with 46 fellows in training and 117 full-time positions available for emergency pediatricians throughout North America. Varying qualifications for these positions include board eligibility in pediatrics, certification in Basic Life Support or Advanced Trauma Life Support, and a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine. The demonstrated need for pediatricians, preferably trained in emergency care, clearly indicates that pediatric emergency medicine is a rapidly developing subspecialty of Pediatrics that will be an attractive career choice for future pediatricians.

Guidelines for Pediatric Emergency Care Facilities

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 526-537
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Emergency Care ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Trained Personnel ◽  
Pediatric Emergency Care

Emergency care for life-threatening pediatric illness and injury requires specialized resources including equipment, drugs, trained personnel, and facilities. The American Medical Association Commission on Emergency Medical Services has provided guidelines for the categorization of hospital pediatric emergency facilities that have been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).1 This document was used as the basis for these revised guidelines, which define: 1. The desirable characteristics of a system of Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) that may help achieve a reduction in mortality and morbidity, including long-term disability. 2. The role of health care facilities in identifying and organizing the resources necessary to provide the best possible pediatric emergency care within a region. 3. An integrated system of facilities that provides timely access and appropriate levels of care for all critically ill or injured children. 4. The responsibility of the health cane facility for support of medical control of pre-hospital activities and the pediatric emergency care and education of pre-hospital providers, nurses, and physicians. 5. The role of pediatric centers in providing outreach education and consultation to community facilities. 6. The role of health cane facilities for maintaining communication with the medical home of the patient. Children have their emergency care needs met in a variety of settings, from small community hospitals to large medical centers. Resources available to these health care sites vary, and they may not always have the necessary equipment, supplies, and trained personnel required to meet the special needs of pediatric patients during emergency situations.

scholarly journals Interventions by Health Care Professionals Who Provide Routine Child Health Care to Reduce Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 170 (2) ◽  
pp. 138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justine B. Daly ◽  
Lisa J. Mackenzie ◽  
Megan Freund ◽  
Luke Wolfenden ◽  
Robert Roseby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Tobacco Smoke Exposure ◽  
Child Health Care
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