TF15 General Pediatrics for the Emergency Physician

Abstract

Primary objective: Increase the general pediatrics knowledge base of EM providers. Secondary objective: Increase both provider and patient satisfaction and decrease repeat ED visits for common pediatric primary care complaints. Eight modules of general pediatric topics were developed by emergency physicians trained in general pediatrics or pediatric emergency medicine. Emergency physicians who complete the modules will be asked to complete a pre-test survey regarding their comfort with each of the topics. Each module contains a “Knowledge Check” that reviews the high yield information presented in that module and will assess the retention of the information. The emergency physician will then take a post-test survey to assess their comfort with the topics after completion of the modules. The pre- and post- test surveys assessing provider comfort will be compared using a Likert scale. Preliminary data collection is currently ongoing. Nonurgent complaints make up a significant number of emergency department visits for pediatric patients. Many of these complaints and questions are out of the scope of general emergency medicine practice. By expanding the general pediatric knowledge base of EM providers, they will provide better care to their patients and feel comfortable addressing basic primary care pediatrics questions. Ability to address these complaints will hopefully lead to increased patient and provider satisfaction along with the goal of decreasing ED recidivism for primary care-focused complaints.