Low-fidelity Simulation to Teach Anesthetists' Non-technical Skills in Rwanda
September 5, 2023 updated by: Patricia Livingston, Dalhousie University
The goal of this study is to examine whether low-fidelity instructor-driven simulation can provide effective teaching of anesthetists' non-technical skills in a developing world context.
Human factors, such as communication, planning, and team working are considered nontechnical skills which contribute greatly to patient safety in "complex hazardous systems" such as aviation, nuclear power industry, and operating rooms.
Simulation began in the aviation industry to train pilots in human factors.
In the past two decades simulation has been valued in medical education as it allows the learner to rehearse skills in an environment that is similar to the workplace but without the threat of harm to patients.
High Fidelity simulators involve computer driven interactive mannequins that recreate an authentic environment.
This has been used successfully to teach anesthetists' non-technical skills (ANTS) such as: decision making, team working, task management, and situation awareness.
Anesthetists' non-technical skills are particularly important in developing countries where the shortage of supplies, equipment, and qualified personnel can lead to a perilous working environment making team work and communication vital for patient safety.
The costs of high fidelity simulation are prohibitive for many developing countries.
This study seeks to examine whether low fidelity instructor driven simulation can provide an effective intervention to teach anesthetists' non-technical skills in Rwanda.
If found to be effective, this method of training could be applied to other developing countries to improve non-technical skills for anesthesia providers with the goal of making surgery safer.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
20
Phase
- Not Applicable
Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
N/A
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- anesthesia providers (resident or technician) that provides anesthesia for caesarean section
Exclusion Criteria:
- anesthesia providers that do not provide anesthesia for caesarean section
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?
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Low-fidelty instructor driven simulation training
participants receive simulation training
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No Intervention: No simulation training
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
|---|---|
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Improvement in overall ANTS score after simulation training
Time Frame: two weeks after training
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two weeks after training
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Collaborators and Investigators
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Sponsor
Collaborators
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start
February 1, 2012
Primary Completion (Actual)
January 1, 2013
Study Completion (Actual)
September 1, 2014
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
April 23, 2015
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
April 27, 2015
First Posted (Estimated)
April 30, 2015
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
September 7, 2023
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 5, 2023
Last Verified
September 1, 2023
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Other Study ID Numbers
- 2011-2596
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