Effect of Ventricular Assist Device Self-care Simulation-Based Mastery Learning on Driveline Exit Site Infections: A Pilot Study.

Background: Ventricular assist device simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) results in better patient and caregiver self-care skills compared with usual training.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of SBML on driveline exit site infections.

Methods: We compared the probability of remaining infection free at 3 and 12 months between patients randomized to SBML or usual training.

Short-term Retention of Patient and Caregiver Ventricular Assist Device Self-care Skills after Simulation-based Mastery Learning.

Background: We developed a simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) curriculum that boosted self-care skills for patients with a ventricular assist device (VAD). In this study, we evaluated short-term skills retention.

Methods: We assessed skill retention among patients and caregivers who participated in VAD self-care SBML at a tertiary care center.

Simulation-Based Mastery Learning Improves Patient and Caregiver Ventricular Assist Device Self-Care Skills: A Randomized Pilot Trial.

Background: No recognized standards exist for teaching patients and their caregivers ventricular assist device (VAD) self-care skills. We compared the effectiveness of a VAD simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) self-care training curriculum with usual VAD self-care training.

Methods And Results: VAD patients and their caregivers were randomized to SBML or usual training during their implant hospitalization.