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Use of Simulation to Improve VAD Self-management

NCT03073005 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 143

Last updated 2021-05-10

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Summary

This study will evaluate the performance of a curriculum using medical simulators to train patients with advanced heart failure and their caregivers to master the self-management of ventricular assist devices (a device implanted into the heart to help circulate the blood). The investigators expect this training will improve self-management skills, and reduce VAD-related infections and re-hospitalizations. In addition to providing innovative training to the patients and their caregivers, the study will advance our knowledge of the effects of simulation-based training on patient self-management and safety.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Simulation-based Mastery Learning (SBML)

The SBML training group will first 1) watch the VAD video, then 2) participate in a SBML intervention using the simulator for a) driveline exit site sterile dressing changes; b) performing controller self-tests; c) changing power sources; d) troubleshooting emergent VAD-related malfunction; and e) recognizing specific signs and symptoms requiring immediate contact with the VAD team.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Jeffrey Barsuk, MD · Northwestern University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-06-01
Primary Completion
2019-10-30
Completion
2019-10-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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