Neonatology, Resuscitation
Conditions
Keywords
neonatal resuscitation, video-assisted learning, self-directed training, simulation, simulation-based training, simulation-based medical education, objective structured clinical examination
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.
Interventions
OTHERVideo-assisted learning and self-directed training
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).
OTHERSimulation-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).
Sponsors
Medical University of Graz
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Countries
Austria
Outcome results
None listed