Video Reflexivity in Neonatal Stabilisation
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Video Reflexivity in Neonatal Stabilisation - a Pilot Feasibility Study
IRAS ID
255923
Contact name
Sam J. R. Oddie
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
n/a, n/a
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 3 days
Research summary
1-2% of babies in the UK are born ≤32 weeks gestation (1). Mortality in the most premature babies is high; 60-81% amongst live born 24 and 23 week gestation infants respectively (2). It is vital that these babies are stabilised smoothly and according to best practice guidance for optimal outcomes. Training is traditionally based around simulation and courses, in addition to feedback after real life experience.
Video reflexivity has been used to review staff actions and behaviours previously in neonatal units.
Video has also been used as a tool to observe team work at neonatal resuscitation and compliance with guidelines.
Introducing video reflexivity into neonatal practice may lead to better newborn care, as participants are empowered to reflect in detail on their practice. It may also lead to better recording of events during stabilisation.
This study aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of using video reflexivity in stabilisation of neonates <32 weeks immediately after delivery, and at endotracheal intubation.(1)Tucker Janet, McGuire William. Epidemiology of preterm birth BMJ 2004; 329 :675
(2)Costeloe Kate L, Hennessy Enid M, Haider Sadia, Stacey Fiona, Marlow Neil, Draper Elizabeth S et al. Short term outcomes after extreme preterm birth in England: comparison of two birth cohorts in 1995 and 2006 (the EPICure studies) BMJ 2012; 345 :e7976REC name
North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/NW/0866
Date of REC Opinion
9 Sep 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion