Evaluating how operating room simulations improve communication skills and patient safety

Evaluating the Impact of Operating Room Simulations on Communication Skills and Patient Safety

This study tests whether practicing in operating room simulations can help medical students communicate better and keep patients safer during surgeries.

Quick facts

• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 109 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 25 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: King Saud Medical City (Government)
• Locations: 1 site (Riyadh)
• Trial ID: NCT06755203 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study assesses the impact of operating room simulations on enhancing communication skills among medical students, particularly in the context of patient-centered care and adherence to the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. It focuses on the effectiveness of simulation-based training in improving team communication and patient safety outcomes. The study will also explore student preferences for different logbook formats in anesthesiology education, comparing traditional paper logbooks with Excel sheet logbooks to determine their influence on engagement and learning outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are medical students aged 18-25 enrolled in the MEDI 045 course at King Saud University with prior training in patient safety and communication skills.

Not a fit: Students who have already completed formal simulation-based training on communication or patient safety outside the MEDI 045 curriculum may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved communication skills among healthcare professionals, enhancing patient safety in surgical settings.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with simulation-based training in improving communication skills and patient safety, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Participants must be medical students enrolled in the MEDI 045 course at King Saud University.

Must have prior exposure to basic patient safety and communication skills training.

Age: 18-25 years. Students must voluntarily consent to participate in the study and complete the required simulations and assessments.

Exclusion Criteria:

Students who have already completed formal simulation-based training on communication or patient safety outside the MEDI 045 curriculum.

Students are unable to participate in simulation sessions due to scheduling conflicts or medical reasons.

Participants were unwilling to provide informed consent.

Where this trial is running

Riyadh

• King Saud University , College of Medicine, Anesthesia Department — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Walid M Badwi, MD

Conditions Patient-Centered Care; Competency-Based Education; Patient safety; WHO Surgical Safety Checklist; Team communication; Stress management; Protocol adherence; Risk assessment