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Simulation-based training has been widely implemented in medical education. According to educational theories, simulation-based medical education (SBME) is associated with significant advantages, which has been investigated and proved by many studies. However, the value of SBME in comparison to other instructional methodologies remains largely unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study is to directly compare two instructional methods for neonatal resuscitation training.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Video-assisted learning and self-directed training | Active Comparator | The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) digital video disc (DVD) will be provided for video study and a low-fidelity newborn manikin for self-directed resuscitation training (90 minutes training time, six students per group). |
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| Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training | Experimental | Students will learn initial assessment of newborns and basic resuscitation skills and actively apply these skills during simulated clinical scenarios both with a low- and high-fidelity manikin (90 minutes training time, six students per group). |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Video-assisted learning and self-directed training | Other | The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) DVD will be provided for video study and a low-fidelity newborn manikin for self-directed resuscitation training (90 minutes training time, six students per group). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Neonatal resuscitation performance | Students will perform neonatal resuscitation as part of an OSCE. | Students will take part in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) within two weeks after having participated in the course. |
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| Effectiveness of instructional methodology, success of OSCE preparation, transferability of skills into patient care | Students will be asked to rate the subjective effectiveness of the respective instructional methodology, success of OSCE preparation, and transferability of skills into patient care using a questionnaire. | within two weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
The first two OSCEs in July and August will be part of a pilot study. The combined results of both examinations will be used for a sample size calculation.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Georg Schmölzer, M.D., Ph.D. | Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of Graz, Austria; Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada | Study Chair |
| Berndt Urlesberger, M.D. | Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of Graz, Austria | Study Chair |
| Ernst Eber, M.D. | Respiratory and Allergic Disease Division , Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of Graz, Austria | Study Chair |
| Albrecht Schmidt, M.D. | Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Austria; Clinical Skills Center, Medical University of Graz, Austria | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Clinical Skills Center, Medical University of Graz | Graz | Styria | 8036 | Austria |
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| Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training | Other | Students will learn initial assessment of newborns and basic resuscitation skills and actively apply these skills during simulated clinical scenarios both with a low- and high-fidelity manikin (90 minutes training time, six students per group). |
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