Anesthesia Team CoordinationRACoPNCT00706108
Adaptive Coordination in Anaesthesia Teams and Its Relationship to Clinical Performance.
An observational study of Anesthesia Team Coordination, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
The impact of different coordination patterns on team performance during anesthesia inductions are analyzed using videotapes. These records are examined using various categorization systems (ETHZ), focussing on changes of coordinative behaviour with shifting situational requirements. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Anesthesia Team Coordination
- What is being tested?
- Observational study
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 161 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- Jan 2005to Mar 2010
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Anesthesia personnel (nurse anesthetists, anesthesia residents, staff anesthetists, OR attendants, other members of anesthesia / perioperative team)and patients as seen on video; all if informed consent was obtained
Who may be able to join
- Anesthesia personnel with at least 3 months practical anesthesia experience
- Patients undergoing surgical procedures
Who cannot join
- Not meeting inclusion criteria
- Lack of consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Switzerland1 site
Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, CH-8091
About this study
Official title: Adaptive Coordination in Anaesthesia Teams and Its Relationship to Clinical Performance. (Cooperative Project ETHZ, OAT, Prof. G. Grote, and IfA/USZ; Founding by Swiss National Science Foundation to Both Institutions)
The impact of different coordination patterns on team performance during anesthesia inductions are analyzed using videotapes. These records are examined using various categorization systems (ETHZ), focussing on changes of coordinative behaviour with shifting situational requirements. A rating system comprising multiple categories is used to evaluate team performance. An integrated simulator study facilitates validation of the rating system.
Read the detailed description
Video tapes and vital parameter readings are recorded with a setup allowing synchronized recordings. Thus, exact timing between events on different data channels can be determined. Data are analyzed for unforeseen events, technical performance, and team coordination / non-technical performance.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia Team Coordination
- Being tested
- Observational study
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Observational studyBehavioural
Also called video analysis
Observational (descriptive) study of technical and non-technical performance
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simulation of anesthesia induction with critical incidents: Analysis of technical and non-technical performance (15 Teams) | |
| 2 | Analysis of technical and non-technical performance in live anesthesia inductions (40 teams) | |
| 3 | Simulation of anesthesia inductions with advanced simulated critical incidents or events and analysis of technical and non-technical performance (max. 50 teams) Receives: Behavioral: Observational study |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jun 2008 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2005
- Study completionMar 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Anesthesia Team CoordinationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of ZurichThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Enrolment
- 161 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Zurich
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
- Investigators
- 01 Studienregister MasterAdmins, Study director, UniversitaetsSpital ZuerichDonat R. Spahn, Prof., MD, Study director, Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital ZurichJohannes Wacker, MD, Principal investigator, Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital ZurichGudela Grote, Prof., PhD, Study chair, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich, OAT
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00706108
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SNF 100013-116673 /
- Acronym
- RACoP
- Status last verified
- Jan 2011
- First submitted
- 25 Jun 2008
- Last updated
- 11 Jan 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Kunzle B, Zala-Mezo E, Wacker J, Kolbe M, Spahn DR, Grote G. Leadership in anaesthesia teams: the most effective leadership is shared. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010 Dec;19(6):e46. doi: 10.1136/qshc.2008.030262. Epub 2010 May 14.
PubMed 20472572
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Jan 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Adaptive Coordination in Anaesthesia Teams and Its Relationship to Clinical Performance. (Cooperative Project ETHZ, OAT, Prof. G. Grote, and IfA/USZ; Founding by Swiss National Science Foundation to Both Institutions)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00706108
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RACoP / SNF 100013-116673 /
- Conditions
- Anesthesia Team Coordination
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 161 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ZurichUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
- Study start
- Jan 2005
- Study completion
- Mar 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Jun 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The impact of different coordination patterns on team performance during anesthesia inductions are analyzed using videotapes. These records are examined using various categorization systems (ETHZ), focussing on changes of coordinative behaviour with shifting situational requirements. A rating system comprising multiple categories is used to evaluate team performance. An integrated simulator study facilitates validation of the rating system.
Detailed description
Video tapes and vital parameter readings are recorded with a setup allowing synchronized recordings. Thus, exact timing between events on different data channels can be determined. Data are analyzed for unforeseen events, technical performance, and team coordination / non-technical performance.
Study design
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | –Simulation of anesthesia induction with critical incidents: Analysis of technical and non-technical performance (15 Teams) |
| 2 | – | –Analysis of technical and non-technical performance in live anesthesia inductions (40 teams) |
| 3 | – | Behavioral: Observational studySimulation of anesthesia inductions with advanced simulated critical incidents or events and analysis of technical and non-technical performance (max. 50 teams) |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Anesthesia personnel (nurse anesthetists, anesthesia residents, staff anesthetists, OR attendants, other members of anesthesia / perioperative team)and patients as seen on video; all if informed consent was obtained
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Anesthesia personnel with at least 3 months practical anesthesia experience
- Patients undergoing surgical procedures
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Not meeting inclusion criteria
- Lack of consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Observational studyAlso: video analysisObservational (descriptive) study of technical and non-technical performance | Behavioural | 3 |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Jan 2011.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 20472572Kunzle B, Zala-Mezo E, Wacker J, Kolbe M, Spahn DR, Grote G. Leadership in anaesthesia teams: the most effective leadership is shared. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010 Dec;19(6):e46. doi: 10.1136/qshc.2008.030262. Epub 2010 May 14.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
01 Studienregister MasterAdmins study director
UniversitaetsSpital Zuerich
Donat R. Spahn, Prof., MD study director
Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich
Johannes Wacker, MD principal investigator
Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Anesthesia Team Coordination, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jan 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00706108, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Jan 2011.