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Daniel M Fatovich1,2, Samantha Carey3, John Iliff4,5,6
1Emergency Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Emergency Medicine Australasia : EMA
|May 27, 2025
Summary
Simulation training enhanced clinical trial enrollment by refining research processes. This approach led to rapid patient recruitment, demonstrating the value of integrating research into medical simulations.
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.
