Effectiveness of an Interactive Training Program on Emergency Management Competencies Among New Nurses in China

NCT06871813 | Completed DMC

• 2 other identifiers: 2022Y0942023Y0749
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 169
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Background Effective emergency management is essential for ensuring optimal patient outcomes, with newly enrolled nurses playing a crucial role in the early detection and intervention of critical conditions. However, in China, these nurses often encounter challenges stemming from limited clinical experience, inadequate training in emergency skills, and the lack of standardized training programs tailored to the country's unique healthcare needs. Addressing these gaps through innovative training methods is critical for enhancing patient safety and the quality of care. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating the Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) framework with escape room pedagogy to improve the emergency management competencies of newly enrolled nurses. The anticipated findings are expected to provide evidence-based recommendations for nursing education in China and contribute to the overall enhancement of healthcare quality in the nation. Methods This study adopts a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test design. Participants were divided into two groups: a control group (control group, n = 85) receiving traditional lecture-based training, and an experimental group (experimental group, n = 84) undergoing the CDIO-escape room intervention. Outcomes were evaluated using theoretical exams, operational assessments, the Clinical Emergency Response Ability Questionnaire, and the Supportive Communication Scale.

Conditions

Training Effectiveness; Nurse's Role

Keywords

Emergency Management, CDIO, Escape Room, Nurses, China

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Assessment Scores

  Theoretical and operational assessments were developed based on the New Nurse Training Guidelines by five nursing experts. Operational scores focused on four core procedures: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, closed intravenous transfusion, micro-infusion pump operation, and electrocardiogram monitoring. A percentage-based scoring system was used, with the final score being an average of the four procedures. Nursing experts conducting the assessments were blinded to the experimental details.

  Four months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Clinical Emergency Response Ability Questionnaire

  Four months

Study Arms (2)

the experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

the CDIO model integrated with escape room pedagogy

Behavioral: combined the CDIO model with escape room pedagogy

the control group

EXPERIMENTAL

receiving standard training as outlined in the new nurse syllabus

Behavioral: combined the CDIO model with escape room pedagogy

Interventions

combined the CDIO model with escape room pedagogy BEHAVIORAL

consisting of 16 hours of theoretical instruction delivered in a classroom setting during the first two months, followed by 8 hours of practical skills training in the third month. Practical training covered four core competencies: cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), closed intravenous transfusion, micro-infusion pump operation, and cardiac monitoring operation. The experimental group followed the same syllabus, incorporating an innovative teaching strategy that combined the CDIO model with escape room pedagogy.

the control group; the experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Wenzhou Central Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Wenzhou Central Hospital

Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Chief Nurse

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 7, 2025
• First Posted: March 12, 2025
• Study Start: June 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 10, 2024
• Study Completion: October 10, 2024
• Last Updated: March 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Locations

CN (1)