Use of Simulation to Improve VAD Self-management

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

143

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 1, 2017

Primary Completion Date

October 30, 2019

Study Completion Date

October 30, 2019

Conditions
Heart Failure
Interventions
OTHER

Simulation-based Mastery Learning (SBML)

The SBML training group will first 1) watch the VAD video, then 2) participate in a SBML intervention using the simulator for a) driveline exit site sterile dressing changes; b) performing controller self-tests; c) changing power sources; d) troubleshooting emergent VAD-related malfunction; and e) recognizing specific signs and symptoms requiring immediate contact with the VAD team.

Trial Locations (1)

60611

Northwestern University, Chicago

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

NIH

lead

Northwestern University

OTHER

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