Research on the training of medical students receiving pediatric basic life support (PBLS) training, provided by either peer-instructors (students) or expert-instructors (pediatrician)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN69038759 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN69038759 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | Radboudumc01 |
| Sponsor | Radboud University Medical Center |
| Funder | Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum |
- Submission date
- 26/11/2019
- Registration date
- 12/12/2019
- Last edited
- 17/11/2020
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
It is known that healthcare professionals, who are skilled in resuscitation techniques, may fail to apply these techniques successfully unless they have an adequately strong belief in their own capabilities. The present study was conceptualized with the idea of potentially combining the advantages of peer teaching with improved self-efficacy.
Peer-led basic life support training in medical school may be an effective and valued way of teaching medical students, but yet no research has been conducted to evaluate the effect on the self-efficacy of medical students. High self-efficacy stimulates healthcare professionals to initiate and continue basic life support when necessary despite challenges.
Who can participate?
Students in their clinical rotation before entering the pediatric rotation at Radboud UMC.
What does the study involve?
Medical students receive pediatric basic life support (PBLS) training, provided by either peer-instructors (student instructors) or expert-instructors (pediatricians).
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
None
Where is the study run from?
Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
January 2015 to January 2016
Who is funding the study?
Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Who is the main contact?
Edward Tan
edward.tan@radboudumc.nl
Contact information
Public
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
Department of Emergency Medicine internal postal code 619
PO Box 9101
Nijmegen
6500 HB
Netherlands
 ORCID ID |
0000-0002-9978-249X |
|---|---|
| Phone | +31 243610492 |
| edward.tan@radboudumc.nl |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomized controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Peer-led pediatric resuscitation training: effects on self-efficacy and skill performance |
| Study objectives | The primary aim of the study is to compare the PBLS-related self-efficacy of medical students who were trained by either expert-instructors (pediatricians) or peer-instructors. We will also compare the skill performance of these two groups by assessing their pass rates on a simulated PBLS exam. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Confirmation that no ethical approval is required by Radboud UMC, because the study does not fall within the remit of the Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act (WMO), received 12/12/2019. |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Training of pediatric basic life support |
| Intervention | Medical students receive pediatric basic life support (PBLS) training, provided by either peer-instructors (student instructors) or expert-instructors (pediatricians). The students are randomly assigned (using an independent statistician) to the peer-instructor group or expert-instructor group. All students receive two hours of PBLS training in groups of maximum 15 students. Directly after this training, self-efficacy is assessed with a newly developed questionnaire, based on a validated scoring tool. A week after each training session, students perform a practical PBLS exam and complete another questionnaire to evaluate skill performance and self-efficacy, respectively. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Score on practical examination in pediatric basic life support, one week after the training session. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Self-efficacy and skill performance regarding pediatric resuscitation in general and compressions and ventilations in particular, measured by questionnaire directly after the training session. |
| Completion date | 31/12/2016 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Health professional |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 200 |
| Total final enrolment | 213 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Students in their clinical rotation before entering the pediatric rotation |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not meet inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2015 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/01/2016 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Netherlands
Study participating centre
Nijmegen
6500 HB
Netherlands
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Stored in repository |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study will be stored in a non-publically available repository. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 13/11/2020 | 17/11/2020 | Yes | No |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
17/11/2020: Publication reference added.
13/12/2019: Internal review.
12/12/2019: Trial’s existence confirmed by Radboud UMC.
