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The Effect of Simulation-based Training on Confidence and Competence in Obtaining Vitals in a Child With Autism

NCT05288868 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 84

Last updated 2024-11-05

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Summary

The objective is to evaluate the efficacy of an online learning module combined with high fidelity simulation-based training in improving medical assistants' and registered nurses' self-confidence and competence scores in taking vital signs in a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder in clinic. The study will explore the efficacy of high-fidelity simulation which has not been studied to date as a training modality for teaching healthcare workers about Autism Spectrum Disorder. The investigators will also evaluate patient encounter data to provide insight into trainees' transformation of knowledge into clinical practice. The hypothesis is that nurses and medical assistants who participate in an online learning module combined with simulation-based training will demonstrate improved self-confidence and competence scores in evaluating children with Autism.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Educational Intervention: online didactic lecture and educational simulation activity

The didactic was created by the research team and provides information on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an approach to taking vital signs in these children. The didactic will be pre-recorded and sent by email to employee study participants. The didactic will last about 10 minutes. The simulation activity will have the premise of a child with ASD and their caregiver at clinic visit. The employee participant will be asked to take vital signs on the patient. The caregiver will be played by an actor and the child will be played by a mannequin. An iterative script will be used by the actor during the scenario. The simulation will last about 20 minutes and will be followed by a 10 minute debrief.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Weill Medical College of Cornell University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kevin Ching · Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-06-07
Primary Completion
2024-05-08
Completion
2024-05-08

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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