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Abstract
Trauma team communication effectiveness is usually not assessed during pediatric trauma resuscitations. Consequently, ineffective team communication is regarded as a root cause of medical errors made within the trauma setting. In order to identify the communication errors made during pediatric trauma resuscitations, researchers must have the tools necessary to evaluate the communication effectiveness of trauma team members and leaders. To address this need, the Assessment of Pediatric Resuscitation Communication (APRC) was recently created. Thus, the purpose of this manuscript is to describe the development of the APRC instrument, preview future plans for validation, and explain how the instrument can be used to improve the overall communication effectiveness of trauma teams and leaders. The APRC instrument was developed following a series of focus groups, interviews, and observations with trauma team members and leaders.
Acknowledgments
This study was supported by the University of Texas Pan-American Faculty Development Program Grant and the University of Texas Pan-American Faculty Research Council Award.
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Jessica Parker-Raley
Dr Jessica Parker-Raley, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Basic Course Director at The University of Texas-Pan American in the Department of Communication. Her interests include communication effectiveness training and curriculum development in healthcare with a concentration in interdisciplinary team communication and patient-provider interaction. Jessica has conducted healthcare communication studies that focus on difficult conversations including breaking bad news, the negotiation of family presence, social support and cancer survivorship, and the explanation of advance care directives. Her research can be found in The Journal of Communication in Healthcare, American Journal of Critical Care, Qualitative Health Research, Journal for Healthcare Quality, Communication Education, Journal of Applied Communication Research, and Communication Research Reports.
Timothy P Mottet
Timothy P. Mottet, EdD is dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication and professor of Communication Studies at Texas State University. His graduate degrees are from Boston University and West Virginia University. Dr. Mottet has co-authored 4 books and published 55 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. His research examines the intersections of communication, personality, and cognition and their application to the instructional and health contexts.
Karla A Lawson
Dr Karla A. Lawson, PhD, MPH, RD is the Research Scientist and manager of the Trauma Services Research Department. She holds a doctoral degree from the University of Texas and a Master in Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at the University of Texas School of Public Health Austin Regional Campus, Assistant Professor of Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Department of Surgery, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and a visiting Professor of Nutrition at the University of Texas at Austin Department of Nutrition.
Sarah V Duzinski
Sarah Duzinski, MPH is a Research Scientist for the Trauma Services Department. She is pursuing her Doctorate of Public Health (DrPH) from the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, Austin Regional Campus. Sarah received her Master of Public Health degree from University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, El Paso Regional Campus.
Alyssa Cerroni
Alyssa Cerroni, MA is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication at The University of Texas-Pan American where she teaches communication studies courses. Alyssa has worked on various research studies in healthcare communication that focus on assessment, patient safety, communication and team training.
Monica Mercado
Monica Mercado, MA is a graduate from the University of Texas-Pan American, where she received her MA in Communication with a concentration in training and consulting in 2012. Her interests include team and leader communication training in healthcare, patient safety, and organizational communication.