An Intensive Simulation-Based Communication Course for Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) Fellows

摘要

ObjectiveEffective communication among providers, families, and patients is essential in critical care, but is often inadequate in the pediatric ICU. To address the lack of communication education PCCM fellows receive, the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh PICU developed a simulation-based communication course, Pediatric Critical Care Communication Course (PC3). PCCM trainees have limited prior training in communication and will have increased confidence in their communication skills after participating in the PC3 course.