Psychophysiological Indicators of Performance in Computer-Based Simulation

NCT ID: NCT01509794

Last Updated: 2013-03-29

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

17 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-11-30

Study Completion Date

2013-03-31

Brief Summary

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As simulation is now used in many post-graduate education and assessment domains, the investigators want to learn about how autonomically engaged healthcare providers are with the investigators computer simulation paradigm. The investigators are interested in the relationship between autonomic arousal (as measured by heart rate variability and galvanic skin response), self-report of engagement, and performance in the simulation and cognitive debriefing.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Healthy

Keywords

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CME Simulation Affective engagement Cognitive performance

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Low Valence

Participants in the low valence condition will participate in photo-based simulations. They will see a photo of the patient and hear affectively flattened audio. The script and clinical information remain the same as the high valence condition.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Low Valence

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants in the low valence condition will participate in two photo-based simulations: first, an orientation to become familiar with the interface, and then a clinical simulation. Afterward, they will complete a written debriefing followed by an verbal debriefing with a study investigator. They will complete all activities while having their heart rate and galvanic skin response monitored using non-invasive methods.

High Valence

Participants in the high valence condition will participate in video-based simulations. They will see a rich multimedia presentation of the clinical encounter, with affectively enhanced audio. The script and clinical information remain the same as the low valence condition.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

High Valence

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants in the low valence condition will participate in two video-based simulations: first, an orientation to become familiar with the interface, and then a clinical simulation. Afterward, they will complete a written debriefing followed by an verbal debriefing with a study investigator. They will complete all activities while having their heart rate and galvanic skin response monitored using non-invasive methods.

Interventions

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Low Valence

Participants in the low valence condition will participate in two photo-based simulations: first, an orientation to become familiar with the interface, and then a clinical simulation. Afterward, they will complete a written debriefing followed by an verbal debriefing with a study investigator. They will complete all activities while having their heart rate and galvanic skin response monitored using non-invasive methods.

Intervention Type OTHER

High Valence

Participants in the low valence condition will participate in two video-based simulations: first, an orientation to become familiar with the interface, and then a clinical simulation. Afterward, they will complete a written debriefing followed by an verbal debriefing with a study investigator. They will complete all activities while having their heart rate and galvanic skin response monitored using non-invasive methods.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthcare provider
* Right-handed

Exclusion Criteria

* Has a medical condition associated with cardiac arrhythmia
* Taking medications (such as antiarrhythmic or beta-blocker) that has an effect on heart rate or autonomic function
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Massachusetts General Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Tristan Gorrindo

Co-Director, Division of Post-Graduate Medical Education

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Tristan Gorrindo, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Massachusetts General Hospital

Locations

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Massachusetts General Hospital, Division of Postgraduate Medical Education

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Gorrindo T, Baer L, Sanders KM, Birnbaum RJ, Fromson JA, Sutton-Skinner KM, Romeo SA, Beresin EV. Web-based simulation in psychiatry residency training: a pilot study. Acad Psychiatry. 2011 Jul-Aug;35(4):232-237. doi: 10.1176/appi.ap.35.4.232.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21804041 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2011-P-000906

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id