An Acute Breathing Difficulties evidence based learning package
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN27499282 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN27499282 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | University of Leicester (UK) |
| Funders | University of Leicester (UK), Leicester Postgraduate Deanery (UK), Both provided funding for development of ABD learning package. No funding sources for trial conduct. |
- Submission date
- 15/09/2010
- Registration date
- 20/09/2010
- Last edited
- 24/09/2013
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Respiratory
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Monica Lakhanpaul
Scientific
Scientific
Leicester Medical School
Maurice Shock Medical Building
The University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1162 522522 |
|---|---|
| ml103@le.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Cluster randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | An Acute Breathing Difficulties evidence based learning package: a cluster randomised controlled trial |
| Study objectives | Does an online learning package incorporating an acute breathing difficulties (ABD) evidence based guideline can be a satisfactory and effective adjunct in reinforcing standard teaching received to incrementally increase undergraduate students' knowledge and self-assessed confidence |
| Ethics approval(s) | The University of Leicester Research Ethics Officer; Dr. Rhona Knight approved on the 26th of November 2007 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Acute breathing difficulties in children |
| Intervention | 1. Intervention: Online learning package consisting of the primary outcome measures, a Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) -ratified evidence based guideline on the management of acute breathing difficulties and supporting descriptive, audio & video material 2. Control: Online learning package consisting of the primary outcome measures |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. 24-item multiple choice question based assessment incorporating video case scenarios assessing knowledge of acute breathing difficulties |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Knowledge retention 2-weeks after completion of the 7-week teaching rotation |
| Completion date | 20/02/2009 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 108 |
| Key inclusion criteria | All medical students undertaking their paediatric clinical rotation during the study period |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not match inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 03/03/2008 |
| Date of final enrolment | 20/02/2009 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Leicester Medical School
Leicester
LE1 7RH
United Kingdom
LE1 7RH
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/05/2013 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
| Study website | Study website | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
