Training for emergency home delivery skills for medical professionals
Learning Skills for Emergency Home Delivery
This study is testing a training program for doctors and nurses to improve their emergency home delivery skills using practice with mannequins.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | G. d'Annunzio University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pescara, Italia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06292676 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on training medical doctors and nurses in emergency home delivery techniques using mannequin simulations. Participants will undergo a frontal lecture followed by simulated scenarios to practice their skills. After the initial training, a debriefing session will be conducted, and a second simulation will take place. Participants will complete a questionnaire before and after the training to assess the perceived value of their participation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are medical doctors and nurses involved in maternal and neonatal care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in home birth scenarios or those who do not have access to trained medical professionals may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could enhance the skills of medical professionals in managing emergency home births, potentially improving outcomes for mothers and infants.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar training programs specifically for home birth emergencies, simulation-based training has shown success in improving clinical skills in various medical fields.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * medical doctors and nurses Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where this trial is running
Pescara, Italia
- Claudio Celentano — Pescara, Italia, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Claudio Celentano, MD
- Email: celentanoclaudio70@gmail.com
- Phone: +393285577305
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.