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Simulation-based training for increasing health service board members' effectiveness: protocol for a
Nicholas Faulkner1, Breanna Wright1, Peter Bragge1
1BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
BMJ Open
|April 22, 2019
Summary
Simulation-based training may enhance health service board members' effectiveness in quality of care discussions. This study tests its impact on communication skills and meeting processes for improved governance.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Governance
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Health service boards significantly influence healthcare quality.
- Government reviews highlight potential for improved board member effectiveness.
- Current board practices may not fully leverage members' potential to enhance care quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of simulation-based training for health service board members.
- To assess the impact of training on board members' communication skills and confidence.
- To determine the effect of training on the perceived quality of board meeting processes.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, cluster-randomised controlled trial comparing simulation-based training to a control group.
- Primary outcomes include board members' perceived communication skills, confidence, and meeting process perceptions.
- Data collection at baseline and 3 months post-intervention, with generalised estimating equations for analysis.
Main Results:
- The study is designed to test the effectiveness of simulation-based training.
- Primary analyses will focus on changes in perceived communication skills and meeting processes.
- Secondary analyses will explore participant feedback on the training's utility.
Conclusions:
- Simulation-based training is a potential strategy to improve health service board effectiveness.
- Enhanced board member skills may lead to better communication and accountability.
- Findings will inform strategies for professional development in healthcare governance.
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