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NCT Number: NCT01875900

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Resuscitation Neonatology

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Clinical Skills Center, Medical University of Graz

Graz, Styria, 8036, Austria

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

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.

Treatment and study plan

Video-assisted learning and self-directed training

Other

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 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).

Other names: Visual learning and independent neonatal resuscitation training

Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training

Other

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).

Other names: Instructor-led neonatal resuscitation training

Primary outcomes

  1. Neonatal resuscitation performance

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. Effectiveness of instructional methodology, success of OSCE preparation, transferability of skills into patient care

    Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medical University of Graz

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Instructor-led Simulation Training Versus Self-directed Simulator Training During Simulated Neonatal Resuscitation - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jun 12, 2013
Registry last updated
Jul 19, 2018

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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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