Evaluating Lifeguard Training through Simulation Assessments
In Situ Simulation Training in Lifeguard Organisations: a Danish Retrospective Study From 2018-2023
Prehospital Center, Region Zealand · NCT06320197
This study looks at lifeguard training by checking how well lifeguards perform in simulated drowning situations to see how many pass or fail and what might cause them to struggle.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Prehospital Center, Region Zealand (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Næstved, Region Zealand) |
| Trial ID | NCT06320197 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study analyzes a dataset of 919 in situ simulation assessments conducted between 2018 and 2023 within a Danish surf lifeguard organization. The primary goal is to determine the pass/fail ratio of these assessments, which simulate drowning scenarios to evaluate lifeguards' rescue and medical skills. Additionally, the study aims to identify risk factors associated with failed assessments, providing insights that could enhance future training programs for lifeguards. The data includes local conditions and reasons for failure, validated by independent observers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are lifeguards who participated in the in situ simulation assessments conducted by the Danish surf lifeguard organization from 2018 to 2023.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include individuals who have not undergone lifeguard training or those outside the Danish surf lifeguard organization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training protocols for lifeguards, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness in real-life rescue situations.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is relatively novel in the context of lifeguard training, similar simulation-based assessments have shown success in other emergency response training programs.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All in situ assessments in the nationwide Danish lifeguard organisation from 2018 to 2023. Exclusion Criteria: * Blank entries * Dublets
Where this trial is running
Næstved, Region Zealand
- Prehospital Center — Næstved, Region Zealand, Denmark (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Niklas Breindahl, MD
- Email: niklas.breindahl@gmail.com
- Phone: +4528566410
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.
Conditions: Drowning, Drowning, Near, Drowning and Nonfatal Submersion, Drowning/Submersion, Drowning and Submersion While in Natural Water, In situ simulation, Simulation, Lifeguard