Comparison of Different Teaching Methods in Increasing Nursing Students' Competencies for Safe Use of Medical Devices

Nurse's Role Clinical Trial

Official title:

Comparison of Different Teaching Methods in Increasing Nursing Students' Competencies for Safe Use of Medical Devices

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05952323
• Other study ID #: 2023/4644
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 15, 2023
• Est. completion date: December 30, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: November 2023
• Source: Inonu University
• Contact: Zeliha Cengiz, Associate Professor
• Phone: 905433277494
• Email: zeliha.cengiz[@]inonu.edu.tr
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

A significant portion of nursing practice involves the application of technical skills and the use of medical devices. Nowadays, the number and complexity of medical devices in healthcare settings are increasing. Therefore, it is of great importance for nurses to have appropriate knowledge and skills in this field to provide adequate and safe patient care.

Description:

Nursing education plays a vital role in equipping student nurses with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent and reliable healthcare professionals. The use of interactive methods in education has a significant impact on enhancing nursing students' competencies. There is a lack of sufficient research in the literature regarding the effectiveness of teach-back and video-supported instruction on the safe use of medical devices. Hence, this study aims to compare the effectiveness of teach-back and video-supported teaching methods in enhancing nursing students' competencies in the safe use of medical devices. The research will be conducted between September 2023 and May 2024 in a designated training room at the hospital where the clinical training of senior nursing students takes place. The sample of the study will consist of a total of 90 students, who will be divided into three groups using randomization: a teach-back group (30 students), a video-supported instruction group (30 students), and a control group (30 students). Data will be collected using the Student Information Form, Medical Device Usage Competency Self-Assessment Form, Medical Device Usage Competency Knowledge Test, and Medical Device Usage Competency Observer Evaluation Form. For data analysis, the normality of the data will first be determined using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test. Parametric tests will be used for normally distributed data, while non-parametric tests will be used for non-normally distributed data.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 90
• Est. completion date: December 30, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: February 25, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be a senior nursing student
• Be taking the Nursing Care Management course for the first time
• Have no previous work experience as a nurse outside of clinical training
• Have no visual, auditory, cognitive, or perceptual impairments
• Not have received any planned training program or course specifically on the use of infusion pumps, patient monitors, and suction devices
• Have access to an Android phone or computer for the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have graduated from a Health Vocational High School.
• Be taking the Nursing Care Management course for the second time.
• Obtain a score above the predetermined threshold on the knowledge test.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Nurse's Role

Intervention

Other:
• Teach-back
According to the prepared educational materials for medical devices, students will be trained using the teach-back method.
• Video-assisted teaching
Students will be sent educational videos related to medical devices and asked to watch them.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Turgut Ozal Medical Center	Malatya

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Inonu University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	The Medical Device Usage Competency Self-Assessment Form	The Medical Device Usage Competency Self-Assessment Form is a tool used to assess an individual's self-perceived competency in using medical devices. It typically consists of a series of questions or statements related to different aspects of medical device usage, such as knowledge, skills, and confidence. A research form has been developed by the researcher through a literature review. The content validity of the form will be determined and Cronbach's Alpha coefficient will be examined. The form is designed using a five-point Likert scale to capture participants' opinions on medical device usage competency.	6 months
Primary	The Medical Device Usage Competency Knowledge Test	It typically consists of a series of questions or scenarios related to different aspects of medical devices, including their purpose, indications, proper usage techniques, safety precautions, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The test aims to evaluate the individual's factual knowledge and comprehension of essential information related to medical device usage. Knowledge Test has been developed by the researcher based on the literature review. Expert opinions will be sought to validate the content of the test. The test will consist of multiple-choice and true/false questions.	6 months
Primary	The Medical Device Usage Competency Observer Evaluation Form	It is typically completed by trained observers or evaluators who assess the individual's performance in using medical devices based on specific criteria. The form serves as a standardized assessment tool to gather objective data on the individual's practical skills and abilities in handling medical devices. The form has been developed by the researcher based on the available literature. The content validity of the steps in the form will be determined based on expert opinions.	6 months