CompletedNot Applicable

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

Canada55 participantsStarted 2012-07

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Post-graduate Medical trainee in departments of Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine * Has taken ACLS Course at least once Exclusion Criteria: * Never taken ACLS Course

What they're measuring

ACLS Megacode Examination Scale Score

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01646372

SponsorOttawa Hospital Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-10-31

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