WFPICCS is pleased to share and support the dissemination of the TAP-RLS (Training Assessment for Pediatric Critical Care in Resource-Limited Settings).
TAP-RLS (Training Assessment for Pediatric Critical Care in Resource-Limited Settings) is an international, multi-institutional survey study led by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, USA). The study is endorsed by the Global Health Subgroup of the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators (PALISI) Network and the World Institute of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine (WICCEM). TAP-RLS aims to identify and characterize disparities in pediatric critical care medicine (PCCM) training and educational infrastructure among providers caring for children with acute critical illness in resource-limited settings.
The survey has been piloted in 19 countries across the Middle East and Africa. We are currently expanding participation globally to ensure accurate representation of the diversity, challenges, and disparities that exist across resource-limited settings worldwide.
We are partnering with international sites to ensure the survey reflects the real-world needs and experiences of providers practicing in these environments. The target population includes pediatric trainees and attending physicians who meet the following inclusion criteria: (1) active involvement in the care of pediatric patients with acute critical illness; (2) practice in countries classified as developing by the World Health Organization (WHO) or in resource-limited settings as defined by the 2014 CHEST consensus statement; (3) proficiency in English to ensure accurate interpretation of survey items; and (4) reliable internet access to complete the online survey. Exclusion criteria include emergency medical services personnel, nursing staff, and medical students.
The survey is comprehensive and designed to capture detailed information on hospital capacity, PCCM training, and educational needs. It requires approximately 15–20 minutes to complete, and respondents may save their progress and return at any time. All eligible providers are strongly encouraged to participate. Participation will generate critical data to inform future studies and targeted interventions aimed at strengthening pediatric critical care training, educational infrastructure, and hospital capacity in resource-limited settings.
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For collaboration inquiries or to request a physical or PDF copy of the survey—particularly if the survey link is blocked by your institutional or network domain—please contact
aly.aly@utsouthwestern.edu.
