Experentia Et Progressus: An Experiential Needs Assessment of Military Health care Providers in Treating Pediatric Combat Trauma

• Published in: Military medicine Vol. 190; no. 5-6; p. e1229
• Main Authors: Tovar, Matthew A, Lara, Sebastian W, Rudinsky, Sherri L, Bibbens, Sara E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.05.2025
• Subjects: Adult; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; Delphi Technique; Female; Health Personnel - psychology; Health Personnel - statistics & numerical data; Humans; Male; Military Personnel - psychology; Military Personnel - statistics & numerical data; Needs Assessment - statistics & numerical data; Pediatrics - methods; Pediatrics - standards; Pediatrics - statistics & numerical data; Surveys and Questionnaires; Wounds and Injuries - therapy

Children are among the most vulnerable populations affected by armed conflicts, yet there is limited data on the preparedness of military medical personnel to care for pediatric combat trauma casualties in austere or large-scale combat operations. This study aimed to assess the confidence, training...