Clinical simulation training for first responders in pediatric emergencies with family interaction: a scoping review.

Abstract

Objective: To map studies on clinical simulation training directed at first responders during pediatric emergencies, focusing on interaction with families.

Methods: A scoping review based on the guidelines of the JBI Manual for Evidence Syntheses and reported according to the PRISMA-ScR checklist, covering eight databases and gray literature, without time or language restrictions.

Results: The ten selected studies indicated that most publications were from the United States. Simulations were predominantly conducted in hospital settings, with only one study associated with the pre-hospital context. The main designs used involved pediatric resuscitation scenarios and high-fidelity simulated environments.

Conclusion: Simulation training is effective, increasing professionals' confidence and improving communication with families. However, the concentration in developed countries and hospital settings highlights the need for training in other settings, such as pre-hospital care, to integrate technical and family-centered approaches.