Janna Schwab

Ms. Janna Schwab


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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6 August 2026 in Pediatric Reports
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JOJakob Olbrich
Jakob Olbrich
AHAlexander Hönning
Alexander Hönning
ILIcaro Luan Tavares Latado
Icaro Luan Tavares Latado
ALAndrea Laufer
Andrea Laufer
JSJanna Schwab
Janna Schwab
MBM. Sinan Bakir
M. Sinan Bakir
Background/Objectives: Road traffic accidents represent the leading cause of death in children and adolescents in Brazil. In the state of Piauí, non-specialized facilities frequently manage critically injured pediatric patients. Targeted training programs are considered a key strategy for improving outcomes. This study assessed the feasibility of adapting a pediatric trauma course developed in a high-income setting for medical first responders in both pre-hospital and in-hospital settings in a resource-limited environment in northeastern Brazil. Methods: This prospective non-randomized mixed-methods feasibility-oriented implementation and educational evaluation study involved the design of a simulation-based course based on a literature review by a German interprofessional and interdisciplinary team. Local adaptation was achieved through a needs assessment, field visits, and stakeholder collaboration. Implementation included the training of Brazilian instructor candidates, who subsequently delivered the course under supervision. Data were collected using study-specific, non-validated questionnaires at two timepoints and analyzed descriptively and exploratively. Results: A total of 98 healthcare professionals participated in the needs assessment (mean experience 9.7 ± 6.3 years; 62.2% nursing staff); 66 completed the pediatric trauma management section. Although familiarity with the ABCDE approach was high (86%), confidence in pediatric trauma management was significantly lower than management in adults (47% vs. 68%, p = 0.0018), particularly for invasive procedures. During implementation, 38 participants completed the course, with a 100% recommendation rate; approximately 80% felt prepared to teach independently. However, participants and instructors highlighted the need for more practical training, longer course duration, and follow-up instructor training. Conclusions: A context-adapted, simulation-based pediatric trauma training program was feasibly implemented and well accepted in a resource-limited region of Brazil. The train-the-trainer approach shows promise for strengthening local pediatric trauma capacity, but sustained implementation requires continued instructor development, supervised teaching, and long-term evaluation of educational and clinical outcomes.