CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of Simulation-Based Teaching on Knowledge Acquisition in Anesthesiology Residents During Wartime

Ukraine65 participantsStarted 2024-09-01

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The goal of this study is to learn whether simulation-based lectures are more effective than online lectures in improving knowledge acquisition and retention among first-year anesthesiology residents. The study also examines residents' satisfaction with the different teaching formats. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Do simulation-based lectures improve residents' knowledge more than online lectures one month after training? Do residents who participate in simulation-based lectures report higher satisfaction and better understanding of the material compared to those attending online lectures? Researchers will compare simulation-based lectures with online lectures covering the same educational topics to determine which teaching method is more effective for anesthesiology training. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to receive either simulation-based lectures or online lectures Attend five lectures (one per educational component) over a 3-month training period Complete a knowledge test before the lectures and again one month after the training Complete a final examination at the end of the curriculum Fill out a questionnaire evaluating their satisfaction with the training format

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Inclusion Criteria: * First-year residents enrolled in the specialty of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care * Enrollment in the first year of residency training at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, P.L. Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine * Participation in the standard first-year residency curriculum during the study period * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study * Failure to complete the full training program (e.g., due to early termination of training, relocation abroad, or academic leave) * Withdrawal from the study before completion of outcome assessments

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

Knowledge Retention at 1 Month

Timeframe: 1 month after completion of the lectures

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07336784

SponsorHeart Institute, Ministry of Health of Ukraine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-30

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Who can participate

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ALL

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