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Evaluating the Impact of Operating Room Simulations on Communication Skills and Patient Safety (EIORS-CPS)

Saudi Arabia109 participantsStarted 2024-03-03

Plain-language summary

Simulation-based training has emerged as a valuable tool for enhancing communication skills among healthcare professionals. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of operating room (OR) simulations on the development of communication skills for patient safety. The study focused on two key areas: the development of communication skills for patient-centered care and the role of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist in enhancing communication and patient safety during simulations.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants must be medical students enrolled in the MEDI 045 course at King Saud University. Must have prior exposure to basic patient safety and communication skills training. Age: 18-25 years. Students must voluntarily consent to participate in the study and complete the required simulations and assessments. Exclusion Criteria: Students who have already completed formal simulation-based training on communication or patient safety outside the MEDI 045 curriculum. Students are unable to participate in simulation sessions due to scheduling conflicts or medical reasons. Participants were unwilling to provide informed consent.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Improving Patient Safety Training through Simulation

Timeframe: 7-8 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06755203

SponsorKing Saud Medical City

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-25

Contact for this trial

Walid M Badwi, MD

00966547874681 waledbadawy@yahoo.com

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