Simulation-based training for increasing health service board members' effectiveness: protocol for a cluster-randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research indicates that health service boards can influence quality of care. However, government reviews have indicated that board members may not be as effective as possible in attaining this goal. Simulation-based training may help to increase board members' ability to effectively communicate and hold hospital staff to account during board meetings.

Methods and analysis

To test effectiveness and feasibility, a prospective, cluster-randomised controlled trial will be used to compare simulation-based training with no training. Primary outcome variables will include board members' perceived skill and confidence in communicating effectively during board meetings, and board members' perceptions of board meeting processes. These measures will be collected both immed

SUBMITTER: Faulkner N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500314 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature