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

Medical University of Graz

Status: Completed

Conditions: Neonatology; Resuscitation

Treatments: Other: Video-assisted learning and self-directed training; Other: Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01875900

25-399 ex 12/13

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 38 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 70 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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38 participants in 2 patient groups

Video-assisted learning and self-directed training

Active Comparator group

Description:

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).

Treatment:

Other: Video-assisted learning and self-directed training

Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training

Experimental group

Description:

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).

Treatment:

Other: Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training