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Pecha Kucha-Based ERAS Education in Cardiovascular Surgery: Effects on Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitudes
Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University
Summary
Nursing education is rapidly evolving due to changing healthcare needs and Generation Z learning preferences, which favor short, visual, and interactive methods. Innovative teaching strategies are therefore needed to improve nursing students' critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The Pecha Kucha (PK) method is a concise, visual presentation format consisting of 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. It has been reported to improve attention, learning motivation, and knowledge acquisition in nursing education. However, its use in teaching Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiovascular surgery has not been previously studied. ERAS protocols are evidence-based perioperative care pathways aimed at reducing surgical stress, complications, and recovery time. Nurses play a key role in implementing these protocols, including patient education, pain management, early mobilization, nutrition, and discharge planning. However, nurses' knowledge and application of ERAS remain limited. This study aims to evaluate the effect of ERAS education delivered via the Pecha Kucha method on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward evidence-based nursing. The study will contribute evidence on innovative teaching strategies in nursing education. This experimental study will include 71 second-year nursing students at Lokman Hekim University between May 15, 2026 and May 15, 2027. Data will be analyzed using appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests depending on distribution
Official title: The Effect of ERAS Education in Cardiovascular Surgery Delivered Using the Pecha Kucha Method on Nursing Students' Knowledge Level and Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Nursing: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
71
Start Date
2026-05-15
Completion Date
2027-05-15
Last Updated
2026-05-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Educational/Behavioral
This intervention consists of an educational session using the Pecha Kucha presentation method focused on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiovascular surgery. The presentation includes 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds (total 6 minutes 40 seconds), using high-quality visuals and concise content. Students in this group will receive structured training aimed at improving theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular ERAS applications and fostering positive attitudes toward evidence-based nursing practices. The session will be conducted by trained nursing faculty and students under expert supervision.
Traditional PowerPoint ERAS Education
This intervention consists of an educational session using the traditional PowerPoint presentation method focused on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiovascular surgery. The session includes standard slides with text and tables, covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative ERAS practices. Students in this group will receive structured training aimed at improving theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular ERAS applications and fostering positive attitudes toward evidence-based nursing practices. The session will be conducted by trained nursing faculty and students under expert supervision.
Locations (1)
Lokman Hekim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing
Ankara, Söğütözü/Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)