Purpose of this Study
In this study, emergency room doctors and advanced practice providers will take part in special training to learn how to use heart and lung ultrasound. The training includes lessons and hands on practice using simulations. The training program is created together with hospital leaders and ultrasound experts. After the training, participants will use ultrasound during normal patient care to check the hearts and lungs of patients who have acute heart failure, following standard care guidelines.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
This study is for emergency room doctors and advanced practice providers who work at Duke University Health System. These healthcare workers can take part in the study if they are currently employed there.
Age Range
18-110
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes
What is Involved?
Description
This study is about creating and testing a training program to help emergency room doctors and other clinicians learn how to use heart ultrasound at the bedside. The training will include hands on practice with simulations and clear guidelines for how to use ultrasound when caring for patients. Researchers will also study how well this training works and how easy it is for clinicians to use what they learn during regular patient care.
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Weekends
Compensation
No
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Co-design and Implementation of a Simulation-Based Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Acute Heart Failure Patients
Principal Investigator
Rebecca
Theophanous
Protocol Number
PRO00120135
NCT ID
NCT07592598
Enrollment Status
Pending Open to Enrollment