Clinical Research Directory

The Effect of Scenario-Based Simulation Training for Nutritional Counseling During Pregnancy on Nursing Students' Anxiety Levels, Self-Efficacy Perceptions, and Clinical Skill Performance

The Effect of Scenario-Based Simulation Training for Nutritional Counseling During Pregnancy on Nursing Students' Anxiety Levels, Self-Efficacy Perceptions, and Clinical Skill Performance: A Randomized Controlled Trial Research Hypotheses H1: Scenario-based simulation training significantly reduces anxiety levels among nursing students. H2: Scenario-based simulation training significantly increases nursing students' perceived self-efficacy. H3: Scenario-based simulation training significantly improves nursing students' clinical skill performance. H0₁: Scenario-based simulation training has no statistically significant effect on nursing students' anxiety levels. H0₂: Scenario-based simulation training has no statistically significant effect on nursing students' perceived self-efficacy. H0₃: Scenario-based simulation training has no statistically significant effect on nursing students' clinical skill performance.

Web 2.0 Education for Dose Calculation: An RCT

This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effect of Web 2.0-supported education on first-year nursing students' medication dose calculation knowledge, skills, perceived learning, and instructional material motivation. Safe medication administration is a core quality indicator of nursing care, and dose calculation errors remain a significant threat to patient safety. Nursing students frequently experience difficulties in understanding basic concepts, converting units, and performing accurate calculations. In this study, students enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course at a university in Istanbul, Türkiye, were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received medication dose calculation education supported by interactive Web 2.0 tools (Canva, Quizizz, Miro, Wordwall, and Socrative), while the control group received the same curriculum content through traditional lecture-based instruction. Both groups also received hands-on medication preparation skills training in the professional skills laboratory. The primary outcomes are medication dose calculation knowledge and skill levels; secondary outcomes are perceived learning and instructional material motivation. The investigators hypothesize that students receiving Web 2.0-supported education will achieve higher scores on all outcomes compared with students receiving traditional education.

Virtual Reality to Reduce Stress Among Nursing Students Before Final Exams

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a brief virtual reality (VR) relaxation session can reduce pre-exam stress levels among undergraduate nursing students enrolled in nursing courses. The participant population includes male and female nursing students, aged 20-26 years, who are preparing to take their final practical exam. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does a 10-minute, self-selected VR relaxation session significantly reduce stress levels immediately before a high-stakes clinical exam? 2. Are certain types of virtual environments (e.g., beach, island, space, ocean) more effective than others in promoting relaxation? Researchers will compare pre- and post-intervention stress scores to see if the VR experience results in a statistically significant reduction in perceived stress. Participants will: * Complete a brief pre-intervention stress survey (e.g., using a validated scale such as the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory). * Explore several calming VR environments (e.g., tropical beaches, islands, deep ocean, space, savanna, and tourist destinations). * Choose one preferred scene based on personal relaxation preference. * Engage in a 10-minute immersive VR relaxation session. * Complete a post-intervention stress survey to assess any changes.