EVALUATING A TRAINING PROGRAM ON PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY SKILLS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS IN SAUDI ARABIA
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Emergency Medical Technicians (Emts) Require Robust Pediatric Emergency Care Skills, Yet Gaps Exist. This Study Implemented And Evaluated A Tailored Pediatric Emergency Training Program For Saudi Emts. A Randomized Controlled Trial Was Conducted With 150 Emts Assigned To Intervention Or Control Groups. The Intervention Entailed A 5-Day In-Person Pediatric Simulation Training Workshop Coupled With 3 Months Of Online Learning Modules. Outcomes Included Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, Clinical Performance Based On Simulation Observations, And Qualitative Feedback, Measured At Baseline, Post-Intervention, 6 Weeks, And 12 Weeks. Intervention Emts Showed Significant Improvements Across All Outcomes Versus Controls With Large Effect Sizes. Knowledge Gains Were Sustained Over The 12 Week Follow-Up. Self-Efficacy And Clinical Performance Remained Superior In The Intervention Group At Each Time Point. Qualitative Feedback Emphasized The Benefits Of Hands-On Simulation In Building Confidence, Decision-Making Abilities, And Skills Competence. Study Findings Support Implementing Comprehensive Pediatric Emergency Training Programs To Optimize Emt Capabilities And Pediatric Patient Outcomes.
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