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Implementation of HBB Training With Facilitators That Have Undergone Simulation Methodology Training

Not Applicable
Conditions
Newborn; Vitality
Maternal Health
Interventions
Other: HBB facilitators with simulation training
Registration Number
NCT03256591
Lead Sponsor
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Brief Summary

Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) implementation is associated with reduction in neonatal deaths and reduction in fresh stillbirths. HBB has successfully integrated some aspects of simulation into an educational curriculum that teach the management of neonatal emergencies in resource-constrained countries.

Simulation based training brings special advantages and may enhance HBB training. Critical elements of simulation such as enhanced realism and post-event debriefing may carry potential to strengthen HBB training to attain maximum impact. However, evidence for the effectiveness of this combined approach is limited.

Detailed Description

Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) implementation is associated with reduction in neonatal deaths and reduction in fresh stillbirths. HBB has successfully integrated some aspects of simulation into an educational curriculum that teach the management of neonatal emergencies in resource-constrained countries.

High levels of physical, emotional and conceptual realism are important features of simulation-based learning that impact learning outcomes. Formal debriefing is characterized as the most important element of simulation based education. Structured feedback in a safe learning environment provides the opportunity for learning of clinically relevant material. Guided reflection transfers the responsibility for learning to the participants and solidifies knowledge, skills and behaviors for transfer to clinical practice.

Simulation based training brings special advantages and may enhance HBB training. Critical elements of simulation such as enhanced realism and post-event debriefing may carry potential to strengthen HBB training to attain maximum impact. However, evidence for the effectiveness of this combined approach is limited.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Only trained facilitators are eligible to participate
  • Must hold a Faculty position or are a health care provider at KIU Teaching Hospital in western Uganda
  • Are engaged in teaching health students.
  • Participating medical students are those enrolled at KIU Teaching Hospital in western Uganda
Exclusion Criteria
  • Faculty and hospital workers who are not engaged in teaching health students.
  • Medical students not enrolled at KIU Teaching Hospital, western Uganda

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
HBB plus simulation trainingHBB facilitators with simulation trainingParticipants receive training from facilitators for HBB training with simulation skills
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
KnowledgeChange in knowledge scores at 6 months from Baseline

The primary outcome for this analysis is level of knowledge. For each course, learners will be assessed at baseline and at course-end to determine their knowledge via multiple choice test. Scores out of 100% will be computed

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clinical skillsChange in clinical skills at 6 months from baseline

The clinical skills outcome (via short neonatal resuscitation simulation scenario - HBB OSCE B). HBB OSCE B assessment will be conducted by the facilitator.

Facilitator debriefing skillsChange in facilitator skills at 6 months from baseline

Facilitator debriefing skills will be assessed using the OSAD. OSAD assessments will be conducted by a pre-trained rater who will rate facilitator performance in real time.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kampala International University

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Ishaka, Bushenyi, Uganda

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