Educational Strategies for Nursing

(Neo-VPP Trial)

Overseen By Ahmed Moussa, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, MSC

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Ahmed Moussa

Disqualifiers: Neonatal transport nurses, Instructor

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 6

42 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

Despite efforts for initial training in neonatal resuscitation, health professionals show a decline in post-training skills, requiring continuing training. This randomized controlled pilot study will compare the feasibility and preliminary effects of two educational tools in the field, namely the traditional teaching method (instructor-assisted deliberate practice) and an educational tool developed during the research project that involves repeated peer-guided practice. Both groups will perform the same educational activity using a mobile training station equipped with the equipment necessary for the PPV. Each session will be of 30 minutes and will be repeated three times over a period of three months.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Ahmed Moussa, MD, MMEd

Principal Investigator

St. Justine's Hospital

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for nursing professionals who are involved in neonatal resuscitation. It aims to help them maintain their technical skills over time. Participants should be currently practicing and have completed initial training in neonatal resuscitation.

Inclusion Criteria

I have completed training in neonatal resuscitation.

Registered or practical nurse working in neonatal intensive care at CHU Sainte-Justine

At least one year of experience in neonatology care at CHU Sainte-Justine

Exclusion Criteria

Neonatal transport nurses, due to their particular expertise which may introduce bias

Nurses that are instructors for neonatal resuscitation training

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Training

Participants engage in educational activities focusing on maintaining technical skills in positive pressure ventilation (PPV) during neonatal resuscitation. Sessions are repeated three times over a three-month period.

12 weeks

3 sessions (in-person)

Assessment

Participants are assessed on their technical skills before and after the training using a clinical vignette and feedback is provided.

1 week

2 assessments (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants complete a final questionnaire to evaluate satisfaction, confidence, and feasibility of the educational tool.

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Instructor-guided deliberate practice
• Repeated practice guided by peers

Trial Overview The study is testing two educational methods to keep nurses' ventilation therapy skills sharp: one group will learn through peer-guided practice, while the other will use instructor-led sessions. Both groups use a mobile station with necessary equipment for Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV).

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Repeated practice guided by peers Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Intervention group which will use the educational tool during repeated practice guided by peers

Group II: Instructor-guided deliberate practice Active Control 1 Intervention

A control group that will use the traditional method, instructor-guided deliberate practice

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ahmed Moussa

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2

Recruited

300+