ArticleJournal of the colleges of medicine of South Africa2025
Medical practitioners' confidence in performing paediatric critical procedures in the emergency department.
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- Trainee Access to Major Procedures in an Academic Emergency Department: Are We Doing Enough?Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA · 2026Observational
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Abstract
Background: Paediatric patients make up a significant portion of emergency department (ED) visits, and critically ill children require timely, life-saving procedures. While medical practitioners (MPs) may have the necessary skills, a lack of confidence can prevent them from applying these skills effectively, potentially impacting patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess MPs' confidence in performing critical procedures for paediatric patients and to identify factors influencing it. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study, conducted in four EDs in KwaZulu-Natal between 07 July 2023 and 11 November 2023. A questionnaire completed by MPs with confidence levels ranked on a five point Likert Scale was used. Results: With a 68% response rate the mean level of confidence was 3 [s.d. = 12.5]. Emergency medicine specialists when compared to non-specialists had a higher level of confidence being 3.99 ( Conclusion: The confidence of MPs (translating to 60% confident) was significantly less than their perceived importance of the procedure. This could suggest motivation to improve their ability to perform these skills. The rank of doctor and frequency of procedures performed can affect an MP's confidence. Medical practitioners being confident when performing critical procedures in paediatric patients can possibly improve outcomes, which needs to be researched further. Contribution: MPs may require ongoing practical medical training or simulations to boost their confidence during paediatric procedures.
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