BMC medical education
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BMC medical education · Sep 2019
Multicenter Study Observational StudyLong-term retention assessment after simulation-based-training of pediatric procedural skills among adult emergency physicians: a multicenter observational study.
One of the primary goals of simulation-based education is to enable long-term retention of training gains. However, medical literature has poorly contributed to understanding the best timing for repetition of simulation sessions. There is heterogeneity in re-training recommendations. ⋯ Performance decreased at 6 months after specific training for pediatric emergency skills, with total loss at 4 years after training, irrespective of experience. Repetition of simulation sessions should be implemented frequently after training to improve long-term retention and the optimal rate of refresher courses requires further research.