Not Just a Pain: A Medical Simulation Case About Biased Communication and Osteomyelitis in Pediatric Sickle Cell Anemia.

Autor:	Kosoko AA; Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston., Alford YR; Third-Year Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston., Upplegger KA; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, Department of Emergency Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston., Stevens GS; Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources [MedEdPORTAL] 2023 Aug 16; Vol. 19, pp. 11335. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 16 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11335
Abstrakt:	Introduction: Biases in communication can be harmful to patient perceptions of care and the medical team's decision-making. Optimal communication must be taught and practiced similarly to the optimal management of the complex medical conditions associated with sickle cell disease (SCD). This simulation is designed to teach about biases, optimizing communication to and about a patient with SCD, and appropriately diagnosing and managing pediatric osteomyelitis as a complication of SCD. Methods: We designed and implemented a simulation case targeting emergency medicine residents and fellows to raise awareness about biases associated with SCD care and the complication of osteomyelitis in children with SCD. The case was delivered as a scheduled educational activity. Guided debriefing about optimizing care and communication for this patient population followed the simulation. We measured outcomes based on facilitator field notes and participant evaluations (Likert-scale and open-response questions). Results: Forty learners of varying medical practice proficiencies, societal experiences, and demographics participated, with 30 completing the postsimulation feedback survey. A majority (97%) of participants indicated that the experience was useful and would improve their clinical performance. Participants learned from each other's language and communication styles and reflected on their own communication. Discussion: Overall, participants found the simulation very useful as a review of the medical diagnosis and management of osteomyelitis in pediatric SCD. Moreover, they were very engaged and interested in the opportunity to learn about communication biases, particularly as these relate to SCD, to optimize their patient care. (© 2023 Kosoko et al.)
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