Simulation-based training is associated with lower risk-adjusted mortality in ACS pediatric TQIP centers.
Jensen A, McLaughlin C, Subacius H, McAuliff K, Nathens A, Wong C, Meeker D, Burd R, Ford H, Upperman J. Simulation-based training is associated with lower risk-adjusted mortality in ACS pediatric TQIP centers. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 87: 841-848. PMID: 31589193, PMCID: PMC6785206, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002433.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk-adjusted mortalityTrauma Quality Improvement ProgramPatient outcomesPediatric Trauma Quality Improvement ProgramMultivariable hierarchical logistic regressionLower risk-adjusted mortalityRisk-adjusted oddsPediatric trauma resuscitationQuality Improvement ProgramSimulation-based trainingLow-volume trainingHierarchical logistic regressionSurvey nonrespondersHigh-volume trainingSurvey response rateTrauma centerClinical dataAmerican CollegeResuscitation qualityCare managementResponse rateTrauma resuscitationLevel IIIMortalitySimulation-based team training