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Interdisciplinary CommunicationNCT04330924

A Comparison Between Physical and Virtual Simulation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A study testing Create Real-life Experience And Teamwork In Virtual Environment (CREATIVE) in people with Interdisciplinary Communication, run by National University of Singapore at 1 site in Singapore.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Nurse-physician communication skills can be improve through inter-professional team training. Simulation is often used to conduct these training. However, constraints to conduct these sessions such as scheduling and logistic arrangements have been widely reported. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Interdisciplinary Communication
What is being tested?
Create Real-life Experience And Teamwork In Virtual Environment (CREATIVE)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
120 participants
Where
1 siteSingapore
Study dates
1 Jul 2018to 31 Dec 2019
Phase
Interventional
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Full time students undertaking National University of Singapore's
  • Third or fourth year Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
  • Third or fourth year Bachelor of Medicine \& Bachelor of Surgery
  • Completed acute care management modules

Who cannot join

  • Does not voluntarily agree to join the study
  • Does not want their performance to be video-recorded

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Singapore1 site
  • National University of Singapore

    Singapore

Other trials in Singapore

About this study

Official title: Nurse-Physician Communication Team Training in Virtual Reality Versus Live Simulations: Randomized Controlled Study

Nurse-physician communication skills can be improve through inter-professional team training. Simulation is often used to conduct these training. However, constraints to conduct these sessions such as scheduling and logistic arrangements have been widely reported. Thus with the advancement of technology in education, the use of virtual environment to conduct the team training is being explored and evaluated.

Read the detailed description

All recruited participants underwent a 3-hour nurse-physician communication training prior to the simulation session. Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS) curriculum and pre-learning videos were introduced to the participants. Pre-test questionnaires were administered after the training. Participants were then randomized to the control (live simulation) or intervention group (virtual simulation).

Intervention group participants will undergo a virtual simulation session training via the multi-user virtual world by logging in into the 3D virtual environment while participants in the control group performed the simulations in a physical simulated ward setting. Each pair of 1 medical student and 1 nursing student participate in two role-playing simulation scenarios (15-20 minutes each) along with a facilitator who will provide a debrief (30-minutes). Prior to the simulation, participants were given a smart-watch to monitor their physiological parameters such as heart rate. Post-test questionnaires were administered after the simulation sessions.

After the simulation training, a 30-minutes team-based assessments were conducted based on a inter-professional bedside care scenario in pairs of one medical and one nursing student within their randomized group. The assessments were video recorded for evaluation by assessors who are blinded to the groupings. All participants were then invited to complete a follow-up questionnaire 2 months after the simulation training.

Being tested
Create Real-life Experience And Teamwork In Virtual Environment (CREATIVE)
Keywords
team training, virtual reality, simulation, nurse-physician communication

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Create Real-life Experience And Teamwork In Virtual Environment (CREATIVE)Other

    3D virtual hospital environment where participants can perform physical and social interaction and presence using avatars.

Study groups in NCT04330924
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Virtual RealityExperimental3D avatar in a virtual simulation environment
Receives: Other: Create Real-life Experience And Teamwork In Virtual Environment (CREATIVE)
Live SimulationNo interventionLive-based simulation in a simulation ward

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Demographics

    Collection of participant demographic data.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Communication skill performance

    Participants nurse-doctor communication skill was measured using a validated team communication scale that was self-developed. It is a 7-item checklist with a 5-point scale. The score ranges from 5 to 35 with higher score indicating better nurse-doctor communication performance.

    Measured: Post-test (immediately after simulation assessment)

  3. Baseline (Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Health Care Team)

    Measurement of participants' attitudes towards working in interprofessional care team using the 14-item Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Health Care Team questionnaire using a 5-point scale. The scores ranges from 14 to 70 with higher score indicating more positive attitudes.

    Measured: Pre-test

  4. Post-test (Change of Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Health Care Team from baseline)

    Measurement of participants' attitudes towards working in interprofessional care team using the 14-item Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Health Care Team questionnaire using a 5-point scale. The scores ranges from 14 to 70 with higher score indicating more positive attitudes.

    Measured: Post-test (immediately after simulation training)

  5. Follow-up (Change of Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Health Care Team from baseline and post-test)

    Measurement of participants attitudes towards working in interprofessional care team using the 14-item Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Health Care Team questionnaire using a 5-point scale. The scores ranges from 14 to 70 with higher score indicating more positive attitudes.

    Measured: Follow-up (2-months after simulation training)

  6. Baseline (Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale)

    Measurement of participants behaviors, beliefs and attitudes in interprofessional socialization using the 24-item Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale questionnaire using a 7-point scale (1= not at all ; 7= to a very great extent; "not applicable" response is also available). The score ranges from 24 to 168 with higher score indicating greater presence of the attributes measured.

    Measured: Pre-test

  7. Post-test (Change of Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale from baseline)

    Measurement of participants behaviors, beliefs and attitudes in interprofessional socialization using the 24-item Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale questionnaire using a 7-point scale (1= not at all ; 7= to a very great extent; "not applicable" response is also available). The score ranges from 24 to 168 with higher score indicating greater presence of the attributes measured.

    Measured: Post-test (immediately after simulation training)

  8. Follow-up (Change of Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale from baseline and post-test)

    Measurement of participants behaviors, beliefs and attitudes in interprofessional socialization using the 24-item Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale questionnaire using a 7-point scale (1= not at all ; 7= to a very great extent; "not applicable" response is also available). The score ranges from 24 to 168 with higher score indicating greater presence of the attributes measured.

    Measured: Follow-up (2-months after simulation training)

  9. Pulse rate

    Stress measurement parameter using a continuous monitoring smart watch

    Measured: Pre-test

  10. Pulse rate (Change of parameter from baseline)

    Stress measurement parameter using a continuous monitoring smart watch

    Measured: Post-test (immediately after simulation training)

  11. Blood pressure (diastolic & systolic)

    Stress measurement parameter using a sphygmomanometer

    Measured: Pre-test

  12. Blood pressure (diastolic & systolic) (Change of parameter from baseline)

    Stress measurement parameter using a sphygmomanometer

    Measured: Post-test (immediately after simulation training)

  13. Baseline (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory)

    Measurement of participants state anxiety were measured using the 20-items State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaire using a 4 point likert scale (almost never-almost always). The score ranges from 20 to 80 with higher score indicating higher sense of anxiety.

    Measured: Pre-test

  14. Post-test (Change of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory from baseline)

    Measurement of participants state anxiety were measured using the 20-items State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaire using a 4 point likert scale (almost never-almost always). The score ranges from 20 to 80 with higher score indicating higher sense of anxiety.

    Measured: Post-test (immediately after simulation training)

  15. Baseline (Confidence and self-efficacy)

    Measurement of participants confidence and self-efficacy was measured using a 5-items self-efficacy questionnaire through a 10-point likert scale ranging from scores ranging from 5 to 50 with higher score indicating better self-efficacy in their ability in contributing to patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary team.

    Measured: Pre-test

  16. Post-test (Change of Confidence and self-efficacy from baseline)

    Measurement of participants confidence and self-efficacy was measured using a 5-items self-efficacy questionnaire through a 10-point likert scale ranging from scores ranging from 5 to 50 with higher score indicating better self-efficacy in their ability in contributing to patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary team.

    Measured: Post-test (immediately after simulation training)

  17. Baseline (Student Stereotype Rating)

    Measurement of participants stereotype towards other health disciplines was measured using the 9-items Student Stereotype Rating Questionnaire through a 5-point Likert scale (1=very low to 5= very high).

    The score ranges from 9 to 45 with higher scores indicating higher perceived ability of the particular healthcare discipline by the other discipline.

    Measured: Pre-test

  18. Post test (Change of Student Stereotype Rating from baseline)

    Measurement of participants stereotype towards other health disciplines was measured using the 9-items Student Stereotype Rating Questionnaire through a 5-point Likert scale (1=very low to 5= very high). The score ranges from 9 to 45 with higher scores indicating higher perceived ability of the particular healthcare discipline by the other discipline.

    Measured: Post-test (immediately after simulation training)

  19. Follow up (Change of Student Stereotype Rating from baseline and post test)

    Measurement of participants stereotype towards other health disciplines was measured using the 9-items Student Stereotype Rating Questionnaire through a 5-point Likert scale (1=very low to 5= very high). The score ranges from 9 to 45 with higher scores indicating higher perceived ability of the particular healthcare discipline by the other discipline.

    Measured: Follow-up (2-months after simulation training)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Apr 2020
  2. Study start1 Jul 2018
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2019
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2019

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
120 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04330924
Sponsor's protocol ID
S-17-107
Status last verified
Apr 2020
First submitted
26 Mar 2020
Last updated
3 Apr 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Liaw SY, Sutini, Chua WL, Tan JZ, Levett-Jones T, Ashokka B, Te Pan TL, Lau ST, Ignacio J. Desktop Virtual Reality Versus Face-to-Face Simulation for Team-Training on Stress Levels and Performance in Clinical Deterioration: a Randomised Controlled Trial. J Gen Intern Med. 2023 Jan;38(1):67-73. doi: 10.1007/s11606-022-07557-7. Epub 2022 May 2.

    PubMed 35501626
  • Liaw SY, Ooi SW, Rusli KDB, Lau TC, Tam WWS, Chua WL. Nurse-Physician Communication Team Training in Virtual Reality Versus Live Simulations: Randomized Controlled Trial on Team Communication and Teamwork Attitudes. J Med Internet Res. 2020 Apr 8;22(4):e17279. doi: 10.2196/17279.

    PubMed 32267235

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Create Real-life Experience And Teamwork In Virtual Environment (CREATIVE) in people with Interdisciplinary Communication, run by National University of Singapore at 1 site in Singapore.

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 4 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 3 Apr 2020. 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 Singapore. 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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Demographics (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 19 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04330924, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 3 Apr 2020.

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