German Clinical Trials Register

Acronym/abbreviation of the study

NeoLITE

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Brief summary in lay language

Two teaching methods in newborn resuscitation (Newborn Life Support) are to be examined for non-inferiority. Simulation training has proven itself and should ideally be repeated more than once a year, since a loss of knowledge can be demonstrated after just 2 to 6 months. In everyday clinical practice, however, regular participation in training is difficult, and the conditions of the pandemic also make on-site training more difficult. The study aims to investigate whether a web-based refresher course is not significantly inferior to simulation training (H0: µweb-based > µHands on - δ). Study participants are employees of the clinics involved in the initial care of newborns. In addition, the acceptance of web-based offers and simulation training off-side should be compared. As part of the simulation and the theoretical knowledge test, critical points are evaluated, which are particularly important for further Newborn Life Support training courses. In addition, a needs analysis of telemedical support in the care of critically ill newborns is carried out.

Brief summary in scientific language

Two teaching methods in Newborn Life Support (NLS) are to be compared as part of the randomized, controlled, multicentric intervention study. NLS simulation training has proven itself and should ideally be repeated more than once a year, because a loss of knowledge can be detected after just 2 to 6 months. In everyday clinical practice, however, regular participation in training is difficult, and the conditions of the pandemic also make on-site training more difficult. The study aims to investigate whether a web-based refresher course is not significantly inferior to simulation training (H0: µweb-based > µHands on - δ). Study participants are employees of the clinics involved in the initial care of newborns. The initial knowledge transfer of the theory takes place by means of blended learning, which is followed by the NLS simulation training in small groups. 3 months after the initial simulation training, the control group receives the offer of renewed NLS training at the Dorothea-Erxleben-Learning Center Halle (DELH) and the intervention group receives web-based training. Both groups will be re-assessed after 6 months. The theoretical knowledge is determined using the total score from a questionnaire based on Mileder and Gressl and the recommendations of the European Resuscitation Council (ERC). The practical skills are determined within the framework of simulations using the "Performance Checklist to Assess Neonatal Resuscitation Megacode Skill". In addition, the acceptance of web-based offers and simulation training outside the home should be compared. As part of the simulation and the theoretical knowledge test, critical points are evaluated, which are particularly important for further NLS training courses. The Federal Joint Committee specifies the care of premature babies < 1250 g and < 29 weeks' gestation and critically ill newborns in a Level 1 perinatal center, which is intended to ensure improved care for these children. However, risk newborns and premature babies are also born in level 2 and 3 centers, e.g. due to unknown malformations. It can be assumed that there is less experience in the care of these newborns and premature babies. We are therefore planning a needs analysis for telemedical support in the care of critically ill newborns using questionnaires.