Instructor-led Simulation Training Versus Self-directed Simulator Training During Simulated Neonatal Resuscitation

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Resuscitation; Neonatology
• Interventions: Other: Video-assisted learning and self-directed training; Other: Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training

• Registration Number: NCT01875900
• Lead Sponsor: Medical University of Graz

Brief Summary

Simulation-based training has been widely implemented in medical education. According to educational theories, simulation-based medical education (SBME) is associated with significant advantages, which has been investigated and proved by many studies. However, the value of SBME in comparison to other instructional methodologies remains largely unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study is to directly compare two instructional methods for neonatal resuscitation training.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-06
• Study First Submitted: 2013-06-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-06-11
• Study First Posted: 2013-06-12
• Primary Completion: 2014-06
• Study Completion: 2014-06
• Status Verified: 2018-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-07-17
• Last Update Posted: 2018-07-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 38

Inclusion Criteria

• Fifth-year medical students prior to their mandatory OSCE
• Signing of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Refusal to participate in the study

The first two OSCEs in July and August will be part of a pilot study. The combined results of both examinations will be used for a sample size calculation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Video-assisted learning and self-directed training	Video-assisted learning and self-directed training	The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) digital video disc (DVD) will be provided for video study and a low-fidelity newborn manikin for self-directed resuscitation training (90 minutes training time, six students per group).
Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training	Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training	Students will learn initial assessment of newborns and basic resuscitation skills and actively apply these skills during simulated clinical scenarios both with a low- and high-fidelity manikin (90 minutes training time, six students per group).

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Neonatal resuscitation performance	Students will take part in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) within two weeks after having participated in the course.	Students will perform neonatal resuscitation as part of an OSCE.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Effectiveness of instructional methodology, success of OSCE preparation, transferability of skills into patient care	within two weeks	Students will be asked to rate the subjective effectiveness of the respective instructional methodology, success of OSCE preparation, and transferability of skills into patient care using a questionnaire.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Clinical Skills Center, Medical University of Graz; 🇦🇹 Graz, Styria, Austria