Integrating Research Practice Into Resuscitation Simulation Training Improves Recruitment Into Complex Clinical...

Area of Science:

• Medical simulation
• Clinical trial management
• Trauma research

Background:

• Complex clinical trials require efficient patient enrollment strategies.
• Integrating research protocols into existing clinical workflows can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the use of simulation to practice enrollment into a complex clinical trial prior to its commencement.
• To optimize the process of identifying and enrolling eligible patients in a time-sensitive trauma setting.

Main Methods:

• The Fibrinogen Early In Severe Trauma studY II (FEISTY II) was incorporated into regular trauma simulations.
• A workflow script and flowchart were developed to assist the research team in identifying potentially eligible patients.
• Strategies were implemented to minimize the cognitive load on the Trauma Team Leader during patient eligibility assessment.

Main Results:

• The study site achieved the fastest recruitment rate, enrolling 25 patients.
• The simulation-based approach facilitated practice and refinement of the enrollment process.

Conclusions:

• Integrating research practice into resuscitation simulation training can significantly improve recruitment into complex clinical trials.
• Simulation serves as a valuable tool for refining research enrollment and consent procedures in high-acuity settings.