Clinical Trial Details
— Status: Not yet recruiting
Administrative data
| NCT number |
NCT06397534 |
| Other study ID # |
FlippedLearningModel |
| Secondary ID |
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| Status |
Not yet recruiting |
| Phase |
N/A
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| First received |
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| Last updated |
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| Start date |
May 24, 2024 |
| Est. completion date |
June 20, 2024 |
Study information
| Verified date |
May 2024 |
| Source |
Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University |
| Contact |
Tuba Yilmazer, PhD |
| Phone |
5079552804 |
| Email |
tyilmazer[@]aybu.edu.tr |
| Is FDA regulated |
No |
| Health authority |
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| Study type |
Interventional
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Clinical Trial Summary
This study is planned as a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of education
provided through the flipped learning model on students' levels of knowledge and
self-efficacy regarding stoma care. The research will be conducted on 100 first-year nursing
students between 05.2024-06.2024. Randomization will be ensured for students who meet the
inclusion criteria, and they will be divided into two random groups: the experimental group
(n=50) and the control group (n=50). All participating students will be administered the
"Introductory Characteristics Form," "Stoma Care Knowledge Assessment Form (pre-test)," and
"General Self-Efficacy Scale (pre-test)." For students in the experimental group, digital
materials required for preparedness for the course based on the flipped learning model (such
as course presentation materials and demonstration videos) will be prepared by the
researchers. After the implementation and 4 weeks later, the 'Stoma Care Knowledge Assessment
Form (post-test)' and the 'General Self-Efficacy Scale (post-test)' will be administered
online.
All students in the control group will be administered the 'Introductory Characteristics
Form,' the 'Stoma Care Knowledge Assessment Form (pre-test),' and the 'General Self-Efficacy
Scale (pre-test).' Subsequently, stoma care will be provided to the control group solely
through traditional teaching methods. No additional resources will be provided.
After the implementation and 4 weeks later, the 'Stoma Care Knowledge Assessment Form
(post-test)' and the 'General Self-Efficacy Scale (post-test)' will be administered online.
Description:
The Effect of the Flipped Learning Model on the Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Level of Nursing
Students Regarding Stoma Care: A Randomized Controlled Study Introduction In nursing
education, where theoretical and applied education is provided as a whole, students are
expected to acquire cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills. Within this education,
students are expected to become proficient in some fundamental clinical skills. One of these
skills that students are expected to acquire is stoma care. It is important for students to
learn stoma care correctly before going into clinical practice, and they are expected to
perform these skills flawlessly. Proper implementation of the steps of stoma care is crucial.
When stoma care is not performed correctly, serious complications such as bleeding,
infection, peristomal skin problems, stoma ischemia, and necrosis may occur in patients (Aşti
& Karadağ, 2021; Berman et al., 2008; Lynn et al., 2011). These types of complications lead
to prolonged hospital stays and increased costs for patients. Minimizing the occurrence of
such complications in patients is essential for improving their adaptation to stoma, reducing
their distress, enhancing their quality of life, and ensuring the comfort of future clinical
nurses, who will provide effective care. Therefore, it is seen that stoma care holds an
important place in the nursing process, and it needs to be learned competently in educational
life.
It is crucial to teach stoma care correctly and to impart this skill in nursing education.
Therefore, different teaching methods can be used to teach stoma care in nursing education.
One of these teaching methods is the flipped learning model. The flipped learning model is a
pedagogical approach that involves providing students with pre-class information about the
topic to be covered and facilitating learning through interactive activities with students
during class (Herreid & Schiller, 2013). This approach was proposed as the Flipped Classroom
concept by Bergmann and Sams (2012). This method, which provides students with rich learning
opportunities and ensures that they come to class prepared, engages students actively in the
learning process during class. In a flipped classroom, instructors support students in
learning the information they have learned, discuss unclear topics, and engage students in
active learning activities (Bergmann & Sams, 2012; Critz & Knight, 2013). This model is an
innovative and effective practice that provides students with both individually personalized
and group learning environments (Aksoy, 2020).
There is no research found in the literature evaluating the effect of the flipped learning
approach on nursing students' knowledge and self-efficacy in stoma care. In this context, it
can be said that evaluating the subject of stoma with the flipped learning approach will
reflect on the learning and teaching experiences of both students and educators. This
research is planned to determine the effect of education provided with the flipped learning
model on stoma care knowledge and self-efficacy levels.
Materials and Methods Study Design This study is planned as a randomized controlled
experimental study. Hypotheses: H1: The flipped learning model increases students' knowledge
of stoma care. H2: The flipped learning model enhances students' self-efficacy regarding
stoma care.
Study Location and Characteristics The research will be conducted at the Faculty of Health
Sciences, Department of Nursing, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University.
Population and Sample of the Study This study will be conducted during the spring semester of
the 2023-2024 academic year at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Ankara
Yıldırım Beyazıt University. The Principles of Nursing Course is taught during the spring
semester (8 hours theory and 16 hours practice). The theoretical content of the courses is
delivered through lectures, question-answer sessions, and discussions by the instructors. In
addition to theoretical knowledge, practical skills are developed through demonstrations and
laboratory work in areas where psychomotor skills need to be improved. Clinical applications
begin after theoretical education and laboratory work. Stoma care is taught for two hours
theoretically and four hours in the laboratory.
The population of the study will consist of 190 first-year students enrolled in the Faculty
of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University during the
2023-2024 academic year.
Students who are enrolled for the first time in the Principles of Nursing course, volunteer
to participate in the research, and have access to a smartphone/computer and continuous
internet usage will be included in the study. Students who have previously studied in a
health-related field and have previously taken the Principles of Nursing course will be
excluded from the study.
Sample size calculation was conducted with G-Power 3.1.9.7 statistical software. A total of
100 students, with 50 in the experimental group and 50 in the control group, are required
based on a power analysis using the mean knowledge scores from a similar study (Cohen, 1992),
considering a 5% error margin, an effect size of 0.57, and a power level of 80%.
Data Collection Tools The data of the study will be collected using the "Demographic
Characteristics Form," "Stoma Care Knowledge Evaluation Form" (pre-test-post-test), and
"General Self-Efficacy Scale." Demographic Characteristics Form (Form 1): This form, prepared
by the researchers, consists of 4 questions regarding students' demographic characteristics
(age, gender, frequency of computer use, frequency of smartphone use).
Stoma Care Knowledge Evaluation Form (pre-test-post-test) (Form 2): This form includes 20
statements related to stoma care, such as what a stoma is, the characteristics of a stoma,
emptying a stoma bag, changing a stoma bag, and skin care around the stoma. The statements
were developed based on the literature (ASCN Stoma Care Clinical Guidelines 2016, Tuzer,
Elbas, 2016). Each statement is evaluated on a 100-point scale, with options for "Correct,"
"Incorrect," and "I don't know." Correct responses are scored as 1, incorrect responses as 0,
and the total score is calculated out of 100. 12 statements are correct and 8 statements are
incorrect.
General Self-Efficacy Scale (Form 3): The scale, developed by Sherer et al. (1982) and
validated and reliability-tested in Turkish by Yıldırım and İlhan (2010), consists of three
sub-dimensions and 17 items. The scale's sub-dimensions include "Starting" (items 2, 4, 5, 6,
7, 10, 11, 12, and 17; min-max: 9-45), "Persistence" (items 3, 13, 14, 15, and 16; min-max:
5-25), and "Effort Sustainment-Insistence" (items 1, 8, and 9; min-max: 3-15). The scale is a
5-point Likert-type scale, with response options ranging from "5: describes me very well" to
"1: does not describe me at all" for each item. The scale includes 11 reverse-scored items
(items 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, and 17). The maximum score that can be obtained
from the scale is 85 and the minimum score is 17. An increase in score indicates an increase
in self-efficacy belief.
Implementation of the Study Randomization will be ensured for the students participating in
the research, dividing them into two random groups: the experimental group and the control
group. All students who meet the inclusion criteria will undergo the administration of the
"Demographic Characteristics Form," "Stoma Care Knowledge Evaluation Form (pre-test)," and
"General Self-Efficacy Scale (pre-test)." Experimental Group: For students in the
experimental group, digital materials required for preparedness for the course based on the
flipped learning model (such as course presentation materials and demonstration videos) will
be prepared by the researchers. The video content in the 'Edpuzzle' program will consist of
stoma care procedural steps. The video content in the 'Edpuzzle' program will consist of
stoma care procedural steps. Following this, students will apply the "stoma care" skill in
the skills laboratory under the supervision of instructors. To reinforce the implementation
in the experimental group, online activities such as word clouds and quizzes will be sent.
After the implementation and 4 weeks later, the 'Stoma Care Knowledge Assessment Form
(post-test)' and the 'General Self-Efficacy Scale (post-test)' will be administered online.
Control Group: All students in the control group will be administered the 'Introductory
Characteristics Form,' the 'Stoma Care Knowledge Assessment Form (pre-test),' and the
'General Self-Efficacy Scale (pre-test).' Subsequently, stoma care will be provided to the
control group solely through traditional teaching methods. No additional resources will be
provided. The stoma care topic will be taught to the control group for 2 hours theoretically
and for 4 hours practically. Teaching in the control group will be conducted through
PowerPoint presentations, question-and-answer sessions, demonstrations, and discussions.
After the lesson, students will practice 'stoma care' in the skills laboratory under the
supervision of instructors. After the implementation and 4 weeks later, the 'Stoma Care
Knowledge Assessment Form (post-test)' and the 'General Self-Efficacy Scale (post-test)' will
be administered online.
After the laboratory application of the control and experimental groups, the "Stoma Care
Knowledge Evaluation Form (post-test)" and "General Self-Efficacy Scale (post-test)" will be
administered.
Data Analysis: The collected data will be analyzed using SPSS 15 software. The normal
distribution of the data will be evaluated using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Independent
samples t-test will be used to determine differences between groups, repeated measures
analysis of variance (ANOVA) will be used for dependent triple groups
(pre-test-post-test-follow-up), and paired t-test will be used to determine the means that
differ in the three groups.
Permission obtained from the Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Ethics Committee and the
Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing for the implementation of the research.
Students will be informed about the research and their consent will be obtained. Permission
has been obtained for the use of the General Self-Efficacy Scale.
