Evaluation of teaching methods in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support training

Comparison between Simulation and Rapid Cycle Debilerate Practice in Teaching Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: a randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-2k5g8xc

Enrollment

122

Registered

2026-06-17

Start date

2025-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Simulation Training

Interventions

This is a randomized, controlled, two-arm, single-blinded clinical trial involving nursing students from the third to the fifth year of undergraduate education. The total sample will consist of 122 pa

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age over 18 years; availability to attend the simulation or Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) sessions according to a previously agreed schedule with the student; have completed the course/subject that covers Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) content

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Absence of effective verbal communication; students on medical leave; students with semester enrollment suspension (leave of absence or course withdrawal)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Expected outcomes 1: It is expected that the findings of this study will demonstrate greater effectiveness of Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) as a teaching strategy in the acquisition of knowledge and technical skills in the management of cardiac arrest (CPR), and that it will provide higher levels of satisfaction and self-confidence among undergraduate nursing students when compared to traditional clinical simulation.;Observed outcomes 1: Greater satisfaction and self-confidence were observed in the group submitted to Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice compared to the control group. Regarding knowledge acquisition and effectiveness, both teaching methods demonstrated effectiveness, with positive results in both groups	—

Measure

Time frame

Expected outcomes 1: It is expected that the findings of this study will demonstrate greater effectiveness of Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) as a teaching strategy in the acquisition of knowledge and technical skills in the management of cardiac arrest (CPR), and that it will provide higher levels of satisfaction and self-confidence among undergraduate nursing students when compared to traditional clinical simulation.;Observed outcomes 1: Greater satisfaction and self-confidence were observed in the group submitted to Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice compared to the control group. Regarding knowledge acquisition and effectiveness, both teaching methods demonstrated effectiveness, with positive results in both groups

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Countries

Contacts

Public ContactRoberta Faria

Faculdade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP

rovr@unicamp.br+55(19)97152-4948

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026