FAST Learning Methods (FAST)

November 10, 2014 updated by: Lukasz Szarpak, International Institute of Rescue Research and Education

Comparison of Two Learning Methods in Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma (FAST) Training Among Paramedics

Training paramedics in new skills via classroom-based teaching has inherent costs and time constraints. The investigators sought to evaluate whether web-based didactics result in similar knowledge improvement and retention of FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) compared with the traditional method.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Paramedics were randomized into a classroom group with traditional lectures and a web group that watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test four weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test. A control group completed the two initial tests without didactic intervention.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Poland
    • Masovia
      • Warsaw, Masovia, Poland, 03-122
        • Recruiting
        • International Institute of Rescue Research and Education

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • give voluntary consent to participate in the study emergency medical professionals (paramedics, nurses, physicians)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • not meet the above criteria

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Class
Traditional learning form
Other: Didactic training in the FAST
Participants in the classroom group (class) listened to traditional lectures, while the web group (web) watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test eight weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test.
Active Comparator: Web
Didactic training using internet
Other: Didactic training in the FAST
Participants in the classroom group (class) listened to traditional lectures, while the web group (web) watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test eight weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Knowledge (Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests)
Time Frame: 1 MONTH
Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests
1 MONTH

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Self reported satisfaction
Time Frame: 1 MONTH
Participant satisfaction with training and reported comfort with ultrasound use after training
1 MONTH

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

International Institute of Rescue Research and Education

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2014

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 7, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 10, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

November 13, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 13, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 10, 2014

Last Verified

November 1, 2014

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FAST/2014/03

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