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Does Instruction on Cognitive Aid Use Improve Performance and Retention of Skills?

NCT01646372 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 55

Last updated 2017-04-28

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether formal instruction on the use of cognitive aids in managing a crisis will result in better longterm retention of knowledge and skills. In particular, this study examines the impact of cognitive aid teaching on the Advanced Cardiac Life Support course.

Conditions

  • Long-term Retention of Advanced Cardiac Life Support Skills

Interventions

OTHER

Standard Simulation Based ACLS Refresher Teaching

45min-1 hour time. 15 minutes didactic review of 2010 ACLS guidelines followed by practice simulated megacodes

OTHER

Cognitive Aid based ACLS Refresher training

45min-1 hour time. 15 minutes didactic review of 2010 ACLS guidelines followed by simulated ACLS megacode practice focused on the use of Cognitive Aids to guide management.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Academy for Innovation in Medical Education

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • The Ottawa Hospital Academic Medical Association

    collaborator OTHER

  • Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-07-31
Primary Completion
2016-10-31
Completion
2017-01-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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