What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Population: Paediatric Anaesthesia Training. Intervention: Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship Guidelines.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To establish a harmonized European educational framework that defines the core competencies and minimum training standards required for expert qualification in pediatric anesthesiology.

August 16, 2026European Journal of Anaesthesiology

Educational framework for harmonised minimal standards in Paediatric Anaesthesia training in Europe based on a modified Delphi approach

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Why the study?

Training in paediatric anaesthesiology is not standardized within Europe due to national differences in medical training and health care organizations.

Key Points

To establish a harmonized European educational framework that defines the core competencies and minimum training standards required for expert qualification in pediatric anesthesiology.
Convened an expert panel of experienced pediatric anesthesiologists using a modified Delphi consensus process.
Evaluated key educational domains, including required duration of training, host-clinic qualifications, trainee requirements, and standardized evaluation tools.
Established consensus criteria defining the minimum necessary duration and institutional requirements for specialized pediatric anesthesia training programs.
Developed standardized skill evaluation forms and qualification metrics to objectively assess trainee competence across European training centers.

PICO

Population

Paediatric Anaesthesia Training

Intervention / Comparator

Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship Guidelines

This document establishes a harmonized educational framework and minimal standards for paediatric anaesthesia fellowship training.

Authors

NCNicola Groes ClausenUniversity of Nis MBMichael BrackhahnKinderkrankenhaus auf der Bult IBIvana BudicUniversity of Nis

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Implication

Provides Delphi-based minimum standards for European paediatric anaesthesia training; leaves open whether adoption improves safety or outcomes.

Cite This Study

Clausen et al. (2026) studied Paediatric Anaesthesia Training. Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship Guidelines was evaluated. The SPANZA guidelines outline the Entrustable Professional Activities and roles in practice required for a pediatric anesthesia fellowship in Australia and New Zealand.

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Implication

Provides Delphi-based minimum standards for European paediatric anaesthesia training; leaves open whether adoption improves safety or outcomes.

Educational framework for harmonised minimal standards in Paediatric Anaesthesia training in Europe based on a modified Delphi approach

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Educational framework for harmonised minimal standards in Paediatric Anaesthesia training in Europe based on a modified Delphi approach

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Discussion

Implication

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