Effectiveness and Dissemination of the Interprofessional Pediatric Pain PRN Curriculum

New research applied mixed methods to assess an open-access interprofessional pain continuing education (IPPCE) curriculum employing an experiential flipped-learning approach. The free Pediatric Pain Practice Registered Nurses (PRN) Curriculum was evaluated by interprofessional pediatric teams from eight healthcare systems who attended courses in fall 2017. The globally disseminated curriculum and IPPCE strategies' acceptability, feasibility and utility were qualitatively assessed. Attendees categorized their meeting of course objectives as moderate to great. Pediatric Healthcare Provider's Knowledge & Attitude Survey Regarding Pain (PHPKAS) scores rose significantly, although physician and nurse PHPKAS question responses differed before and after IPPCE. Three healthcare systems were certified as Childkind Hospitals within two years. Five Pediatric Pain PRN Programs were also founded, and a number of practice changes and improved patient outcomes were achieved. Although the authors see a need for more thorough patient outcome data, they note "this study demonstrated the benefit of a free, open-access, downloadable, interprofessional healthcare provider continuing education curriculum."

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