Medical Training Clinical Trial
Official title:
Comparison of a Virtual Reality Versus an E-Module on Efficacy of Donning and Doffing PPE: A Randomized Control Trial
Verified date | June 2021 |
Source | Montefiore Medical Center |
Contact | n/a |
Is FDA regulated | No |
Health authority | |
Study type | Interventional |
All front-line healthcare workers in the United States must receive PPE training but there is no gold standard for doing so(1). Training methods vary, with the conventional approaches being in-person or video presentations (2). In-person, hands-on training tends to be preferred, however staff shortages limit feasibility and contamination still occurs (2-4). Online modules and videos are also commonly utilized but pose problems including lack of student engagement, reduced accountability, and the limitations of teaching hands-on skills online (5,6). Nonetheless, immersive methods with active involvement and feedback have proven superior, but PPE shortages and social distancing guidelines limit their use (2). Virtual reality (VR) is a potential alternative, offering similar benefits to in-person training, such as immersion and feedback, while minimizing barriers related to timing, social distancing, and equipment shortages(7). Importantly, VR allows for repetitive practice while preserving PPE for clinical interactions. These qualities make VR a viable alternative, although its impact on donning and doffing quality is unknown. Studies regarding PPE training have found in-person and video methods to be comparable and computer simulations to effectively complement in-person training (5, 8, 9). However, to our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the use of VR in PPE training. The investigators proposed a randomized, blinded intervention-control trial comparing VR versus e-module training in the teaching of donning and doffing PPE in associates and students affiliated with the Montefiore Medical Center.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 54 |
Est. completion date | January 27, 2021 |
Est. primary completion date | January 27, 2021 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
Gender | All |
Age group | N/A and older |
Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria: - Associates affiliated with the Montefiore Medical Center. - Medical Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Exclusion Criteria: - None. |
Country | Name | City | State |
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United States | Montefiore Einstein Center for Innovation in Simulation | Bronx | New York |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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Montefiore Medical Center |
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Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Overall Donning and Doffing Performance | Donning and doffing performance was evaluated using a checklist based on Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The performance checklist consisted of separate sections for donning and doffing. Scoring for each step was based on (1) completion and (2) correct sequence. All points are totaled for a maximum possible score of 64 points and minimum possible score of 0 points. A higher score indicates a better outcome. | Immediately after the intervention | |
Secondary | Subgroup analysis | Subgroup analyses were based on the most common occupations listed. The overall study sample was reduced into three groups: medical students, residents, and all other participants. | Immediately after the intervention | |
Secondary | Participant experience | Analysis of survey data compared participants' perceived preparedness, perceived confidence, and degree of distraction during training. | Baseline, pre-intervention and immediately after the intervention |
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