Understanding the Needs of Children With Medical Complexity.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children with medical complexity (CMC) are characterized by chronic conditions, functional limitations, technology dependence, and high health care utilization. There are limited formal training opportunities in the provision of complex care for pediatric residents.

Methods

We developed a module to enable target learners to understand unique needs of CMC and the general pediatrician's role in creating a medical home. The module was piloted in a single pediatric residency program. The 60-minute session incorporated small-group activities and didactic instruction. Learners were given formative pre- and posttest questions to check understanding and completed a 1-minute paper to summarize anticipated changes in practice. Qualitative content analysis was used to iden

SUBMITTER: Huth K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6342416 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature