Do Good Non-Technical Skills Correlate With Good Clinical Outcomes in Endoscopy? (NCT05110378) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Do Good Non-Technical Skills Correlate With Good Clinical Outcomes in Endoscopy?
326 participantsStarted 2015-10
Plain-language summary
Failures in non-technical skills (NTS) contribute to adverse events in healthcare. Previous research has explored the assessment and training of these skills, and yet there is a lack of evidence for their impact on clinical outcomes. Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a high-pressure specialty, but to date there is little on the role of NTS in this area, or a method for their assessment.
This MD project aims to measure NTS in endoscopy, explore their relationship with clinical outcomes, and identify those specific to this area of healthcare.
Methods An observational study of endoscopy teams in real time, using the Oxford NOTECHS II assessment tool. Comparison of NTS performance with procedure outcomes and patient satisfaction.
A qualitative interview study with staff members to establish the NTS specifically relevant to working in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
Staff
* Endoscopy staff consenting to take part in the study
* Staff work in Endoscopy as their main NHS job Patients
* Patients consenting to be observed and complete a patient satisfaction survey
* Male or Female, aged 18 years or above
* Able (in the investigator's opinion) and wiling to comply with all study requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
Staff • Endoscopy staff not consenting to take part in the study
Patients
* Patients not consenting to take part in the study
* Patients unable to understand the information provided or give consent to participate
o This was determined by the researcher who in her role as surgical doctor has been trained to assess patients' capacity to give informed consent.
* Aged less than 18 years
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Oxford NOTECHS II
Timeframe: 100 endoscopic procedures over a period of 4-5 weeks