In‑unit simulation training to improve ICU staff work life and multiprofessional teamwork
Effect of in Situ Simulation on Quality of Work Life and Multiprofessional Team Effectiveness in the Intensive Care Unit
NA · University Hospital, Montpellier · NCT06944821
This project will test whether in‑unit simulation sessions help cardiothoracic ICU nurses and nursing assistants feel better about their work and collaborate more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Montpellier (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Montpellier, Occitanie and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06944821 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
In a randomized controlled design at Montpellier University Hospital's cardiothoracic ICU, nurses and nursing assistants are stratified by diploma and assigned to either an in‑situ simulation program or usual practice. The intervention uses role‑playing simulation scenarios delivered in the unit with video recording, structured debriefing, and follow-up questionnaires. Primary outcomes are quality of working life and multiprofessional team effectiveness measured by validated questionnaires and observed team behavior. Participants who decline filming or plan to leave the department are excluded, and outcomes will compare changes between groups over the study period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are cardiothoracic ICU nurses and nursing assistants employed at Montpellier University Hospital who consent to participate and to in‑unit video recording.
Not a fit: Staff who do not work in the cardiothoracic ICU, who refuse consent or filming, or who leave the department during the study will not receive the simulation intervention and therefore will not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, the intervention could reduce burnout and turnover among ICU staff and indirectly improve patient safety and quality of care.
How similar studies have performed: Prior simulation research has shown improvements in team communication and clinical performance, though evidence for lasting reductions in burnout is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Paramedical staff (nurse and nursing assistant) in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit at Montpellier University Hospital. * Acceptance of being filmed for direct video transcription during the intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal of consent or inability to give consent (guardianship, curatorship) * Paramedics intending to leave the department before the end of the study. * Not affiliated to a French social security scheme or not a beneficiary of such a scheme
Where this trial is running
Montpellier, Occitanie and 1 other locations
- Departement of anesthesia cardio-thoracic and vascular resuscitation Arnaud de Vinelleuve Hospital CHU of Montpellier. — Montpellier, Occitanie, France (RECRUITING)
- University Hospital of Montpellier — Montpellier, France (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Céline PLOMB, Nurse
- Email: c.plomb@chu-montpellier.fr
- Phone: 0033 467335958
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: Quality of Work Life, Burn-out, Simulation, In-situ simulation, Intensive care, Stress, Quality of working life, Quality of care