Educational tool for improving musculoskeletal condition assessment
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Educational Tool and Impact on Patients Randomized Control Trial - Pilot Study
This study is testing a new educational tool made up of short case simulations to help family medicine residents learn how to better assess and manage musculoskeletal conditions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT05914922 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of 20 short case simulations designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of family medicine residents in assessing and managing musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Each simulation lasts 15 minutes and covers various MSK issues, including upper and lower extremity conditions, spine problems, trauma, and infections. Participants will complete demographic questionnaires, knowledge assessments before and after the simulations, and satisfaction surveys to measure the educational impact. The goal is to standardize MSK training for healthcare providers and improve patient care outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with musculoskeletal conditions who are being assessed by family medicine residents during the study period.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak English or cannot complete QR codes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this educational tool could significantly enhance the competency of healthcare providers in managing musculoskeletal conditions, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar educational interventions, the approach of using case simulations has shown promise in enhancing medical training in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with an MSK condition included in the education tool of MSK Short Case Simulations 1-20 (Upper extremity; lower extremity; axial skeleton; trauma and MSK infections Patients) seen either in a family medicine clinic; emergency department; clinical ward in the hospital setting or sporting event at which FMRL were covering from a learners perspective * Patients assessed by FMRLs between the months of July 2023 through to March 2024 * Patient must be free of cognitive impairment and be able to complete an English survey or have a translator present to assist with the translation * Electronic devices to accommodate QR codes Exclusion Criteria: * non-English speaking participants * an inability to complete QR codes
Where this trial is running
Toronto, Ontario
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center — Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Veronica M Wadey, MD,MA — Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Study coordinator: Himani Anand, PG
- Email: himani.anand@sri.utoronto.ca
- Phone: 416-967-8500
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.