Willson, Alice and Hindocha, Avni and Netherton, Rhia and Lee, Alice (2024) 6316 Thinking beyond the patient in front of us: developing paediatric population health training in the North West. British Association of Child and Adolescent Public Health, 109 (Suppl.). A77.2-A79.
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Objectives The NHS Long Term Plan1 and RCPCH2 recommend training for a paediatric workforce that is familiar with population health, focussed on reducing health inequalities. Greater Manchester is one of the most deprived regions in the country with poor health outcomes,3 however population health is not incorporated into our regional paediatric (STEP) training. We piloted two population health training days to support educational needs in this area. Methods The days were designed and led by paediatric trainees with experience in population health. They were held as part of the STEP programme to ensure protected teaching time. We took guidance from leading population health paediatricians and used the RCPCH Curriculum (Domain 5)2 to devise a programme. We evaluated the impact of the training using anonymous electronic questionnaires. Quantitative feedback was collated and assessed for statistical significance, and free text questions provided qualitative feedback. Subsequently we adapted the second day to include interactive sessions featuring data sources, practical advice on communicating with families, and signposting for additional support. Results 45 trainees attended two population health training days, ranging from FY2-ST8 level. 45 trainees completed the pre-teaching survey and 34 completed the post-teaching survey. There was a statistically significant improvement in trainees’ understanding and confidence in population health (table 1). 100% of trainees felt the training helped them meet curriculum objectives. They reported increased confidence in interpreting data, asking about wider determinants of health and signposting families to support (table 2).