Evaluating the Impact of Operating Room Simulations on Communication Skills and Patient Safety (EIORS-CPS)
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Operating Room Simulation Training.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Patient-Centered Care, Competency-Based Education. Basic parameters: 18 years — 25 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Saudi Arabia
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Evaluating the Impact of Operating Room Simulations on Communication Skills and Patient Safety
Overview
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.
Detailed description
This study will provide valuable insights into student preferences for logbook formats in anesthesiology education, specifically within the MEDI 045 course. By comparing Excel sheet logbooks with traditional paper logbooks, it aims to elucidate how different documentation methods impact student engagement, satisfaction, and learning outcomes.
Understanding these preferences is crucial, as logbooks are not merely administrative tools but integral components of the educational experience that promote reflection, accountability, and skill development in clinical practice.
The findings will contribute to existing knowledge by identifying specific advantages and disadvantages of each format, highlighting the aspects that enhance or hinder student learning. Moreover, the research will inform curriculum designers and educators about effective strategies for logbook implementation, ultimately leading to improved educational tools that better align with students' needs
Interventions
- Other Operating Room Simulation Training
The intervention involves high-fidelity OR simulations focusing on critical areas of patient safety, including: Communication Skills: Emphasizing clear communication during surgical procedures. Stress Management: Training participants to manage stress effectively in high-pressure situations. Protocol Adherence: Practicing adherence to the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. Risk Assessment: Identifying and mitigating potential safety risks in simulated scenarios
Primary outcome measures
- Improving Patient Safety Training through Simulation [Time frame: 7-8 months]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Improvement in Communication Skills during Simulations [Time frame: 7-8 months]
Eligibility criteria
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.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Saudi Arabia · 1 center
- King Saud University , College of Medicine, Anesthesia Department — Riyadh
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06755203 · King Saud Medical City · IRB Ref. No. 24/1145/IRB