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Effectiveness of Two Simulation-Based Functional Nasopharyngoscopic Velopharyngeal Assessment Trainings

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Functional Nasopharyngoscopic Velopharyngeal Assessment Trainings Given to Speech and Language Therapy Students

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05732376
Enrollment
36
Registered
2023-02-17
Start date
2023-02-01
Completion date
2023-07-10
Last updated
2023-10-19

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Conditions

Simulation Training

Keywords

simulation, nasopharyngoscopy training, speech and language therapy

Brief summary

The aim of this clinical trial was to compare the effectiveness of functional nasopharyngoscopic velopharyngeal assessment training given to undergraduate speech and language therapy students on a 3D printed endoscopy training model and a ready-made endoscopy training model.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALNasopharyngoscopic Velopharyngeal Training with 3D Printed Endoscopy Training Model

Theoretical training: The theoretical training covers the anatomy and physiology of the velopharyngeal region and nasal cavity, nasopharyngoscope, preparation of the patient for nasopharyngoscopy, use of the endoscope during nasopharyngoscopy and the procedure for nasopharyngoscopic velopharyngeal function assessment. Practical training: At the beginning of the hands-on training, the device will be introduced to the participants. Basic information will be given about endoscopy device. Then, the principal investigator will give information about the use of the endoscope (patient instructions, holding the endoscope, placement of the endoscope in the nose, manipulation of the endoscope, anatomical structures in the nasal cavity and velopharyngeal region, velopharyngeal function assessment) on the 3D printed endoscopy training model. Participants will receive hands-on training on the 3D printed endoscopy training model, under the guidance of the principal investigator.

BEHAVIORALNasopharyngoscopic Velopharyngeal Training with Ready-Made Endoscopy Training Model

Theoretical training: The theoretical training covers the anatomy and physiology of the velopharyngeal region and nasal cavity, nasopharyngoscope, preparation of the patient for nasopharyngoscopy, use of the endoscope during nasopharyngoscopy and the procedure for nasopharyngoscopic velopharyngeal function assessment. Practical training: At the beginning of the hands-on training, the device will be introduced to the participants. Basic information will be given about endoscopy device. Then, the principal investigator will give information about the use of the endoscope (patient instructions, holding the endoscope, placement of the endoscope in the nose, manipulation of the endoscope, anatomical structures in the nasal cavity and velopharyngeal region, velopharyngeal function assessment) on the ready-made endoscopy training model. Participants will receive hands-on training on the ready-made endoscopy training model, under the guidance of the principal investigator.

Sponsors

Medipol University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* To be a 4th year undergraduate student of speech and language therapy * To have taken the course of cleft lip and palate or an equivalent course

Exclusion criteria

* Receiving previous hand-on flexible endoscopy training * Having any health problem in the upper extremities

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Nasopharyngoscopic Velopharyngeal Evaluation Clinician Experience2 MonthsA 9-question perceptual survey was created to evaluate the participants' self-confidence and self-competence in performing nasopharyngoscopic velopharyngeal evaluation. The survey was adapted from a 5-point Likert-type survey previously used in simulation-based transnasal endoscopy training on swallowing assessment (Benadom & Potter, 2011).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Procedure time2 MonthsThis is the time from the moment the endoscope enters the nostril until it reaches the point of visualization of the velopharyngeal sphincter. This time does not include the time the endoscope is removed from the nose and reinserted.
Volunteer Experience for Nasopharyngoscopic Velopharyngeal Evaluation2 MonthsA 6-question survey was created to allow volunteers to perceptually assess the competence and confidence of the clinician after the endoscope was administered to the volunteers. The survey was adapted from a 5-point Likert-type survey previously used in simulation-based transnasal endoscopy training in swallowing assessment (Benadom & Potter, 2011).
Training Satisfaction Survey2 MonthsA training satisfaction survey consisting of a total of 7 questions (four Likert-type and three open-ended question) was created to learn the evaluations of the participants regarding the importance, effectiveness, appropriateness and satisfaction level of the simulation trainings. The survey was adapted from the form created by Uz-Hasırcı (2020).

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026