Optimizing OR Simulation in MEDI 045: Bias Reduction and Strategic Improvements (OPTIMIST) (OPTIMIST)

OPTIMIST Optimizing OR Simulation in MEDI 045 Anesthesia Program: Trends, Bias Reduction, and Strategic Improvements and Shaping Future Practices OPTIMIST

This study explores the evolving landscape of operating room (OR) simulation by identifying key trends, addressing potential biases, and providing actionable recommendations for improvement. Using data-driven analysis, the research uncovers patterns in skill development and decision-making, offering insights into the effectiveness of current OR simulation programs. The study also tackles biases in data collection, including selection and response bias, ensuring the reliability of findings.

Study Overview

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Conditions: Medical Education; Continuity of Patient Care; Competency-Based Education

Detailed Description

The effectiveness of simulation training is crucial in medical education, particularly for skills retention and perceived effectiveness. This section evaluates the overall effectiveness of SimMan3G sessions in enhancing clinical skills among participants.

Objectives

• To analyze the correlation between the number of SimMan3G sessions and skill retention.
• To assess the perceived effectiveness of simulation training.
• To provide actionable recommendations for improving simulation training effectiveness.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 1

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Saudi Arabia
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11461
    • King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), College of Medicine
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11461-7805-41
    • King Saud University MedicalCity
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11461
    • King Saud University , College of Medicine, Anesthesia Department
  • Riydh
    • Riyadh, Riydh, Saudi Arabia, 11461-7805-41
      • King Saud University MedicalCity

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of medical trainees enrolled in the MEDI 045 anesthesia program at King Saud Medical City.

Participants will include individuals with varying levels of clinical experience who are eligible for simulation-based training.

Participants will be randomly selected from a list of eligible trainees in the MEDI 045 program.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants enrolled in the MEDI 045 anesthesia program at King Saud Medical City.
• Medical students or trainees with prior exposure to basic clinical simulation.
• Aged 18 years or older.
• Willingness to participate in simulation-based training sessions.
• Ability to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants with prior advanced simulation training in anesthesia.
• Individuals with documented cognitive impairments or learning disabilities that may interfere with the study tasks.
• Refuse to participate in post-simulation assessments or follow-ups.
• Lack of fluency in the language of instruction used in the simulation.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Change in Cognitive Bias in Clinical Decision-Making	Evaluate the change in cognitive bias during simulated clinical scenarios using the Cognitive Bias Assessment Tool (CBAT). This tool assesses the presence of cognitive biases (e.g., confirmation bias, anchoring bias) in decision-making. The unit of measure will be the percentage of bias-free decisions or correct decisions made by participants, based on the CBAT scoring system. The assessment will occur immediately after simulation training (within 1 day) and again 6 months post-training to measure both immediate and long-term changes in cognitive bias.	Immediately after simulation training (within 1 day) Over 6 months post-training

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Walid Mohamed Ragab Mohamed Badwi

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): November 15, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): January 15, 2025
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 15, 2025

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: December 16, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: December 20, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 25, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: December 20, 2024
• Last Verified: December 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Patient Safety; Simulation-Based Training; Anesthesia Education; Operating Room Simulation
• Other Study ID Numbers: KSU-ORSim-2024

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No