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NCT Number: NCT01831063

A Simulation-based Intervention for Caregivers of Children With Seizures

Caregivers of children with seizures receiving simulation based seizure management teaching in addition to the traditional seizure teaching will report more confidence with seizure management and demonstrate a higher level of performance with seizure management.

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Key information

Conditions

Dependency on Medications Prescribed for Patient Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Epilepsy Epileptic Syndromes Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Seizures Signs and Symptoms Types of Seizures and Epileptic Syndromes

Age range

Up to 17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Alberta Children's Hospital

Calgary, Alberta, T3B6A8, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of Seizure disorder
  • Dependence on a anti-seizure medication

Exclusion criteria

  • No dependence on rescue medication

Treatment and study plan

Simulation

Behavioral

The experimental group received a simulation based seizure teaching session in addition to the traditional seizure teaching

Primary outcomes

  1. KidSIM Emergent Seizure Management Checklist

    Time frame: Baseline, 48 hours and 6 months

    Caregivers performance managing a seizure scenario was assessed at baseline and at 48 hours after which time caregivers received their respective teaching sessions. Caregivers in the both groups participated in the traditional seizure teaching sessions. Caregivers in the intervention group received an additional simulation-based seizure teaching session that consisted of opportunities to practice seizure management in a simulated environment with instructor feedback and guidance. These sessions generally lasted 30 minutes and were deemed complete when caregivers were able to verbalize confidence with seizure management. The performance of caregivers in both groups were assessed again immediately after they received their respective teaching sessions which was usually the day of discharge.

Secondary outcomes

  1. The Aspire KidSIM Parent Seizure Self-efficacy Questionnaire

    Time frame: Baseline , 48 hours and 6 months

    Caregivers were asked to fill out the questionnaire at baseline and after they received their respective teaching sessions which was at 48 hours post baseline.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Calgary

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Simulation for Family Centered Care: Improving Caregivers Skills, Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life Using a Practice-Until-Perfect Simulation Intervention for Seizure Management in the Home Environment

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Apr 15, 2013
Registry last updated
Apr 15, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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