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Adaptation and Evaluation of Military Resilience Skills Training for Pediatric Residents

Authors :
Brenda Bursch
Jessica Lloyd
Catherine Mogil
Kanchana Wijesekera
Karen Miotto
Michelle Wu
Rebecca Wilkinson
Alexandra Klomhaus
Arija Iverson
Patricia Lester
Source :
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, Vol 4 (2017)
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
SAGE Publishing, 2017.

Abstract

Background: An evidence-based trauma-informed resilience skills training program developed for deployed military personnel was adapted and pilot-tested with pediatric residents. We anticipated high satisfaction ratings and changes in knowledge, beliefs, and self-efficacy related to coping with stress and trauma. Methods: The intervention included 6 skill-based modules covering emotion regulation, communication with angry patients and parents, reflective narrative, inspirational goal setting, problem-solving, and developing a self-care toolbox. An optional survey was administered before and after the training. Results: After training, 76% rated resilience skills as important, 60% were satisfied, and 82% indicated the training changed how they will respond to patient-related grief and trauma. They became more likely to believe attendings are affected by patient deaths and to know what helps them cope when they disagree with the medical decision making of others, more skilled in recognizing signs of stress and trauma, and more knowledgeable about evidence-based interventions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23821205
Volume :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2cfa2c176b74d22bcf7c7bc1d170aa8
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/2382120517741298