Pediatric Cardiac Arrest (Simulated) Clinical Trial
Official title:
Examining Pediatric Resuscitation Education Using Simulation and Scripted Debriefing: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial
The investigative team's purpose for conducting this research is to improve effective and
efficient translation and implementation of evidence based advanced life support practice to
providers of care for children. This specific project aims to accomplish 2 major goals. The
investigators aim to evaluate the utility of a debriefing script specifically designed to
facilitate debriefing when used by novice Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructors during
low and high realism simulation-based learning. Secondly, the investigators hope to evaluate
the effectiveness of high realism simulation vs. low realism simulation in achieving
PALS-based educational outcomes, such as knowledge and skill acquisition.
The investigators hypothesize that SCRIPTED debriefing by novice instructors following low
and high fidelity simulation-based learning will :
1. Improve the cognitive performance and knowledge of multidisciplinary team members as
assessed by a cognitive performance tool and multiple choice testing compared with more
traditional, NON-SCRIPTED debriefing;
2. Improve the behavioural, teamwork and communication skills of multidisciplinary team
members as assessed by a validated assessment tool compared with more traditional,
NON-SCRIPTED debriefing;
The investigators hypothesize that HIGH REALISM simulation-based learning will:
1. Improve the cognitive performance and knowledge of multidisciplinary team members as
assessed by a cognitive performance tool and multiple choice testing compared with more
traditional, LOW REALISM simulation;
2. Improve the behavioural, teamwork and communication skills of multidisciplinary team
members as assessed by a validated assessment tool compared with more traditional, LOW
REALISM simulation;
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Factorial Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)