Comparing short and long educational sessions for pediatric healthcare professionals
Effect on Healthcare Professionals' Self-efficacy of a 45-minute Vs Three-hour Educational Intervention on Communication and Play in Paediatric Clinical Practice: a Randomised Controlled Trial Study Protocol
This study is testing whether a shorter 45-minute training session can help pediatric healthcare professionals improve their communication and play skills just as well as a longer three-hour session.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rigshospitalet, Denmark Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Copenhagen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06859632 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of a 45-minute versus a three-hour educational intervention aimed at improving communication and play skills among healthcare professionals working with children and adolescents. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two intervention durations and will complete questionnaires to assess their self-efficacy, motivation, cognitive load, knowledge, satisfaction, and impact on practice at three different time points. The study aims to determine if the shorter intervention can achieve similar outcomes to the longer one, thereby optimizing educational resources in pediatric healthcare.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare professionals employed in the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Rigshospitalet.
Not a fit: Patients who are not healthcare professionals or those not working in pediatric settings will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the communication skills of pediatric healthcare professionals, leading to improved patient-centered care for children and adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While educational interventions in pediatric communication have been explored, this specific comparison of intervention durations is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals employed in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Rigshospitalet (nurses, doctors, physiotherapist, occupational therapists, dieticians, medical secretaries, and social workers) * Provide signed informed consent before randomisation Exclusion Criteria: * Staff taking part in planning of the intervention * Lack of informed consent
Where this trial is running
Copenhagen
- Rigshospitalet — Copenhagen, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jakob Thestrup
- Email: jakob.thestrup.hansen@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4560134512
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.