Impact of Simulation-Based Teaching on Knowledge Acquisition in Anesthesiology Residents During Wartime

NCT07336784 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: UA00000002025
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 65
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to learn whether simulation-based lectures are more effective than online lectures in improving knowledge acquisition and retention among first-year anesthesiology residents. The study also examines residents' satisfaction with the different teaching formats. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Do simulation-based lectures improve residents' knowledge more than online lectures one month after training? Do residents who participate in simulation-based lectures report higher satisfaction and better understanding of the material compared to those attending online lectures? Researchers will compare simulation-based lectures with online lectures covering the same educational topics to determine which teaching method is more effective for anesthesiology training. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to receive either simulation-based lectures or online lectures Attend five lectures (one per educational component) over a 3-month training period Complete a knowledge test before the lectures and again one month after the training Complete a final examination at the end of the curriculum Fill out a questionnaire evaluating their satisfaction with the training format

Conditions

Medical Education; Anesthesiology Residency Training; Simulation-based Learning; Online Medical Education

Keywords

Simulation-based education; Simulation-based lectures; Online medical education; Anesthesiology residency training; Anesthesiology education; Medical education research; Randomized educational trial; Postgraduate medical education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Knowledge Retention at 1 Month

  Knowledge retention assessed one month after completion of the educational intervention using a standardized 15-item multiple-choice test covering five educational components of anesthesiology training. Each correct answer was awarded one point. Score range: 0-15 points, where higher scores indicate better knowledge acquisition, with 15 representing the best possible result.

  1 month after completion of the lectures

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Immediate Knowledge Acquisition

  Before the intervention

• Final Summative Examination Performance

  End of the 3-month training program

• Learner Satisfaction

  End of the 3-month training program

Study Arms (2)

Simulation group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants assigned to this arm received simulation-based lectures as part of the first-year anesthesiology residency curriculum. The intervention consisted of five simulation-based lectures, one for each educational component of the curriculum, delivered over a 3-month training period. Each simulation-based lecture included interactive, high-fidelity simulation scenarios designed to replicate real clinical situations in anesthesiology and intensive care, such as emergency resuscitation, acute cardiovascular conditions, and anesthesia-related complications. Residents actively participated in scenario-based decision-making, followed by structured debriefing sessions and theoretical discussions aligned with current clinical guidelines and protocols. Training was conducted using specialized simulators or high-fidelity patient manikins. All sessions were led by the same experienced faculty instructor.

Other: Simulation-based lectures

Online group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants assigned to this arm received online lectures covering the same educational components and learning objectives as the simulation group. The intervention consisted of five online lectures, one for each educational component of the curriculum, delivered over the same 3-month training period. Online lectures were conducted via a web-based video conferencing platform and included didactic presentations, demonstrations of clinical cases, and interactive question-and-answer sessions. Residents were able to participate in real time, ask questions, and engage in discussions with the instructor and peers. All online lectures were delivered by the same faculty instructor to ensure consistency of educational content across study arms.

Interventions

Simulation-based lectures OTHER

Simulation-based lectures were conducted using interactive scenarios that replicated real clinical situations, in which anesthesiology residents not only applied practical skills to make decisions under realistic conditions but also subsequently reviewed the theoretical foundations of the presented topics. This instructional approach involved the use of specialized simulators or high-fidelity patient models, allowing the recreation of various clinical states such as emergency resuscitation, acute heart failure, and anesthesia-related complications. During the subsequent theoretical presentation, residents received detailed theoretical information and feedback from instructors.

Simulation group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• First-year residents enrolled in the specialty of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
• Enrollment in the first year of residency training at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, P.L. Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine
• Participation in the standard first-year residency curriculum during the study period
• Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to participate in the study
• Failure to complete the full training program (e.g., due to early termination of training, relocation abroad, or academic leave)
• Withdrawal from the study before completion of outcome assessments

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Heart Institute, Ministry of Health of Ukraine: lead
• PL Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

PL Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 18, 2025
• First Posted: January 13, 2026
• Study Start: September 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2024
• Study Completion: February 20, 2025
• Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL

Locations

UA (1)