In Situ Simulation Training in Lifeguard Organisations

NCT06320197 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: DROWN_INSITU
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 768
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This retrospective study will analyse a dataset consisting of 919 in situ simulation assessments collected between 2018 and 2023 in a Danish nationwide surf lifeguard organisation. The primary objective is to estimate the pass/fail ratio of in situ simulation assessments. The secondary objective is to analyse risk factors associated with a failed assessment. These results may guide future efforts to improve the Danish surf lifeguard training program.

Conditions

Drowning; Drowning, Near; Drowning and Nonfatal Submersion; Drowning/Submersion; Drowning and Submersion While in Natural Water

Keywords

In situ simulation; Simulation; Drowning; Lifeguard; Lifesaver

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pass/fail ratio of in situ simulation assessments

  To estimate the pass/fail ratio of in situ simulation assessments.

  All in situ assessments from 2018-2023 will be included in this analysis.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Risk factors associated with a failed assessment

  All in situ assessments from 2018-2023 will be included in this analysis.

Study Arms (2)

Passed in situ assessment

This group passed their in situ assessment (summative assessment)

Other: In situ simulation assessment

Failed in situ assessment

This group failed their in situ assessment (summative assessment)

Other: In situ simulation assessment

Interventions

In situ simulation assessment OTHER

Unannounced in situ simulation assessment during working hours

Failed in situ assessment; Passed in situ assessment

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The participants from this study are all trained in the nationwide Danish lifeguard organisation according to the International Life Saving Federations standards.

You may qualify if:

• All in situ assessments in the nationwide Danish lifeguard organisation from 2018 to 2023.

You may not qualify if:

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• Dublets

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Prehospital Center, Region Zealand: lead

Study Sites (1)

Prehospital Center

Næstved, Region Sjælland, 4700, Denmark

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Drowning; Near Drowning

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Death; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Helle C Christensen, Ass. Prof.

  Prehospital Center, Region Zealand

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 13, 2024
• First Posted: March 20, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2018
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2023
• Study Completion: December 31, 2024
• Last Updated: June 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

DK (1)