An observation of the peer-assisted learning method in the clinical teaching of vertigo/dizziness-related diseases for standardized residency training students in China
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN53773239 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN53773239 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | 2016 03607 |
- Submission date
- 26/06/2021
- Registration date
- 05/07/2021
- Last edited
- 28/10/2022
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Vertigo and dizziness (VD) are among the most frequently seen symptoms in clinics and are important for medical students, especially for those in Chinese standardized residency training (SRT). The aim of this study is to examine the peer-assisted learning (PAL) method's feasibility in the clinical teaching of VD-related diseases for SRT students in China.
Who can participate?
Resident medical students at the Army Medical University in Chongqing, China
What does the study involve?
The students are randomly allocated into two groups, and VD-related diseases are taught using either lecture-based learning (control group) or PAL. An examination paper and a rating scale are used to evaluate students’ performance in the mastery of VD-related theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, while students’ perceptions, satisfaction, and risk of burnout are also analyzed using a questionnaire.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
None
Where is the study run from?
The Army Medical University in Chongqing (China)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
July 2016 to December 2020
Who is funding the study?
1. National Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China (China)
2. Miao Pu project of Army Medical University (China)
3. Major Clinical Program from Xinqiao Hospital (China)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Yang Bai
bessie1011@163.com
Contact information
Public
Department of Otolaryngology
The First Affiliated Hospital
Army Medical University
Chongqing
400038
China
| Phone | +86 (0)2368774413 |
|---|---|
| bessie1011@163.com |
Scientific
Department of Otolaryngology
The First Affiliated Hospital
Army Medical University
Chongqing
400038
China
| Phone | +86 (0)2368774413 |
|---|---|
| bessie1011@163.com |
Study information
| Study design | Randomized controlled multicenter study |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Hospital |
| Study type | Other |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | A randomized, controlled, multicenter study to investigate the peer-assisted learning method's feasibility in the clinical teaching of vertigo/dizziness-related diseases for standardized residency training students in China |
| Study acronym | PMICTOVFS |
| Study objectives | PAL is a suitable and effective method in the clinical teaching of some specialized diseases, especially it was recommended for students who had gained initial knowledge and skills, such as Chinese SRT students. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 15/12/2016, Ethics Committee of Xinqiao Hospital (Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China; +86 (0)23-68774413; shifuzha@126.com), ref: 2016 Review No. 03607 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Clinical teaching of vertigo/dizziness-related diseases for SRT students in China |
| Intervention | The students were randomized using Research Randomizer (https://www.randomizer.org/) into two groups, and VD-related diseases were taught using lecture-based learning (control group) or peer-assisted learning (PAL). An examination paper and a rating scale were used to evaluate students’ performance in the mastery of VD-related theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, while students’ perceptions, satisfaction, and risk of burnout were also analyzed using a questionnaire. The total duration of intervention for all study arms was 3 weeks and all study arms were followed up for 1 week. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure | 1. Mastery of theoretical knowledge measured using a written examination paper within 1 week before and after teaching 2. Clinical skills examined by analyzing the case of a standardized patient within 1 week before and after teaching |
| Secondary outcome measures | Student perceptions and satisfaction measured using a researcher-made questionnaire (3-point scale with 1 = improved and 3 = not improved, or 3-point scale with 1 = agree and 3 = disagree) within 1 week after teaching |
| Overall study start date | 01/07/2016 |
| Completion date | 31/12/2020 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Health professional |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 228 |
| Total final enrolment | 198 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Active residents employed in four training sites and willing to participate in the training program and assessment procedure |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Residents who had previously participated in a similar curriculum 2. Residents who completed less than 50% of the training program |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2017 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/12/2020 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- China
Study participating centres
The Second Affiliated Hospital
Chongqing
400037
China
The Second Affiliated Hospital
Chongqing
400038
China
The First Affiliated Hospital
Chongqing
400038
China
Chongqing
400021
China
Sponsor information
University/education
The First Affiliated Hospital
Chongqing
400038
China
| Phone | +86 (0)2368774413 |
|---|---|
| shifuzha@126.com | |
| Website | http://www.tmmu.edu.cn/default.aspx |
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/05w21nn13 |
Funders
Funder type
Government
No information available
No information available
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 01/08/2021 |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Stored in non-publicly available repository |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Planned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal. |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study will be stored in a non-publically available repository. Patient identifiable data will be stored in an intranet secure database in the internal database of our university. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol file | 08/07/2021 | No | No | ||
| Results article | 14/10/2021 | 28/10/2022 | Yes | No |
Additional files
- ISRCTN53773239_PROTOCOL.docx
- Uploaded 08/07/2021
Editorial Notes
28/10/2022: Publication reference added.
08/07/2021: Uploaded protocol (not peer reviewed)
01/07/2021: Trial's existence confirmed by the Ethics Committee of Xinqiao Hospital.
