CompletedNot Applicable

Applying Flipped Learning Concepts to Simulation: the Effect on the Retention of Non-technical Skills

Canada64 participantsStarted 2018-01-19

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of this study is to assess if letting learners know in advance what medical illnesses will be practiced in an upcoming simulation session and providing them with instruction regarding that medical content ahead of time (flipped classroom model) will allow them to focus on the application of Crisis Resource Management (CRM) principles during a simulation session and result in an increase retention of theses skills. Secondary objectives of this study are to assess the relationship between the study intervention and learners' emotional responses and its impact on the retention of non-technical skills, in occurrence CRM

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * First year residents in any surgical or medical specialty (including family medicine) that are required to achieve competencies in CRM skills per residency program requirements Exclusion Criteria: * endocrine disorders affecting cortisol metabolism (i.e., hypo/hyperthyroidism, Cushing's syndrome/disease, adrenal insufficiency, etc.) * Corticosteroid therapy (except for topical) * Use of drugs interfering with physiologic stress response (i.e., antidepressant medication, benzodiazepines, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, etc.) * Pregnancy * Knowledge of the simulation scenarios before study inclusion

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Overall Crisis Resource Management skills

Timeframe: Three months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03470818

SponsorCentre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

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