Virtual Simulation Training for Home Healthcare Workers

Overseen By Carolyn M Sommerich, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Ohio State University

Disqualifiers: Prior study participant, Cybersickness

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 2

24 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Overview. The investigators will collect preliminary data on the extent to which the knowledge gained from the enhanced HH-VSTS transfers to a real-world environment. Following abbreviated use of the enhanced HH-VSTS, participants will perform a walk-through of a realistic environment to assess their learning.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals over 18 who can read and write in English but have no formal training in home safety. It's not for those who've been in similar studies before or who might experience cybersickness, as determined by a screening.

Inclusion Criteria

Have no formal training in home safety

Be able to read and write in English

Exclusion Criteria

Participant in a prior study about home healthcare worker occupational safety training

Individuals who meet criteria for Pre-existing Conditions Related to Cybersickness (a set of 4 screening questions)

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Training

Participants complete one of the three training modules in the HH-VSTS

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Simulation Walk-through

Participants perform a walk-through of a simulated home setting to identify hazards

1 day

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for learning transfer and hazard response immediately after the intervention

immediate

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Home Healthcare Virtual Simulation Training System

Trial Overview The study tests an Interactive Virtual Occupational Safety Training System (HH-VSTS) designed for Home Healthcare Workers to see if the knowledge gained applies to real-world settings.

Participant Groups

Group I: Pilot study of generalizability of the enhanced Home Healthcare Virtual Simulation Training System Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

891

Recruited

2,659,000+

The University of Kansas Medical Center

Collaborator

Trials

3

Recruited

870+

Virginia Commonwealth University

Collaborator

Trials

732

Recruited

22,900,000+