The SIM-PLICITY Study: The SIMulation Project - LIstening & Intervention in Pediatric obeSITY
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - 75 |
| Updated: | 11/29/2017 |
| Start Date: | July 27, 2017 |
| End Date: | October 25, 2017 |
Virtual Role-Plays to Reduce the Occurrence of Childhood Obesity
This study is looking at the feasibility and efficacy of using SIMmersion's PeopleSim
technology to train providers through role playing simulations to effectively conduct
discussions with parents to provide intervention for, and reduce the likelihood of
progression to childhood obesity.
technology to train providers through role playing simulations to effectively conduct
discussions with parents to provide intervention for, and reduce the likelihood of
progression to childhood obesity.
The prevalence of childhood obesity has tripled within the last twenty-five years (Skelton et
al., 2009). Interventions targeting children are a high priority because children bear the
greatest lifetime health risk from overweight and obesity (Ogden et al., 2007; Franks et al.,
2010). Health professionals in primary care settings have the potential to reach large
numbers of parents and children and address obesity because they have regular interactions
with and are influential in the lives of families. Studies show that even brief advice
delivered well can have a meaningful impact. To support providers in this important role, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention collaborated with other health organizations to
develop recommendations for assessment, prevention, and treatment of childhood and adolescent
overweight and obesity. Despite the 2007 publication of these recommendations and increasing
recognition of childhood obesity as a public health problem, rates of provision of
obesity-related guidance and counseling remain low (Tanda & Salsberry, 2013), and research
indicates that health care providers could use additional education, training, and support
related to obesity prevention and treatment. Thus, effective strategies to support pediatric
primary care providers in their efforts to intervene against address childhood obesity are
needed. Building off the successes achieved in their Phase I study, SIMmersion LLC, in
collaboration with Dr. Nancy Sherwood from HealthPartners Institute , Dr. Jayne Fulkerson
from the University of Minnesota, and Dr. Michael Fleming from Northwestern University, will
expand the Phase I simulation prototype, utilizing feedback provided by a team of independent
experts. The innovative computer-based training system with interactive role-play simulations
will provide health care providers with much needed experiential opportunities to develop
skills in conducting discussions with parents and children about obesity. The product's
efficacy will be evaluated in a randomized controlled trial (RCT); 100 pediatric, family
practice, and nursing clinicians and trainees at various levels of experience will be
recruited to participate. Half of the participants will be randomly assigned to the
intervention group during which they will use the newly developed simulation product to
develop their skills and half of participants will be randomly assigned to the wait-list
control group; the primary outcome is performance in a role play with trained actors at 2
month follow-up.
al., 2009). Interventions targeting children are a high priority because children bear the
greatest lifetime health risk from overweight and obesity (Ogden et al., 2007; Franks et al.,
2010). Health professionals in primary care settings have the potential to reach large
numbers of parents and children and address obesity because they have regular interactions
with and are influential in the lives of families. Studies show that even brief advice
delivered well can have a meaningful impact. To support providers in this important role, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention collaborated with other health organizations to
develop recommendations for assessment, prevention, and treatment of childhood and adolescent
overweight and obesity. Despite the 2007 publication of these recommendations and increasing
recognition of childhood obesity as a public health problem, rates of provision of
obesity-related guidance and counseling remain low (Tanda & Salsberry, 2013), and research
indicates that health care providers could use additional education, training, and support
related to obesity prevention and treatment. Thus, effective strategies to support pediatric
primary care providers in their efforts to intervene against address childhood obesity are
needed. Building off the successes achieved in their Phase I study, SIMmersion LLC, in
collaboration with Dr. Nancy Sherwood from HealthPartners Institute , Dr. Jayne Fulkerson
from the University of Minnesota, and Dr. Michael Fleming from Northwestern University, will
expand the Phase I simulation prototype, utilizing feedback provided by a team of independent
experts. The innovative computer-based training system with interactive role-play simulations
will provide health care providers with much needed experiential opportunities to develop
skills in conducting discussions with parents and children about obesity. The product's
efficacy will be evaluated in a randomized controlled trial (RCT); 100 pediatric, family
practice, and nursing clinicians and trainees at various levels of experience will be
recruited to participate. Half of the participants will be randomly assigned to the
intervention group during which they will use the newly developed simulation product to
develop their skills and half of participants will be randomly assigned to the wait-list
control group; the primary outcome is performance in a role play with trained actors at 2
month follow-up.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 21 years of age or older
- A health care provider within the HealthPartners Medical Group system or Park Nicollet
clinic system OR a resident in the University of Minnesota pediatrics and family
medicine residency program OR a student in the University of Minnesota nursing program
or medical school
- Willing and able to participate in measurement visits and intervention activities
- See pediatric patients greater than or equal to 1/3 of their practice time
Exclusion Criteria:
- < 21 years of age
- Unable to ensure commitment to study measurement and intervention activities
- See pediatric patients less than 1/3 of their practice time
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