CLINICAL COMPETENCE

This study compares two teaching methods for inserting a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in newborns. One group learns from a standard live instructor demonstration, while the other watches a first-person point-of-view video and practices mentally. The goal is to see which approach h…

This study tested whether a gamified educational method helps nursing students and new nurses learn ECG interpretation better than standard e-learning. 297 participants were randomly assigned to either a gamified or e-learning group. The study measured their ECG knowledge, learni…

This study looked at whether a blockchain-powered electronic portfolio helps nursing students track their skills and keep learning. 72 third-year nursing students used either a blockchain e-portfolio or a standard one during their clinical rotation. Researchers measured their cli…

This study tested whether an AI-powered app could help nurses calculate medication doses more accurately than traditional classroom teaching. Fifty-six nurses from various hospital units participated, with one group using the AI app and the other receiving standard instruction. R…

This study tested a training program designed to help doctors communicate better with patients. 147 healthcare professionals took part in sessions covering communication skills, problem-solving, and managing unhelpful thinking patterns. The goal was to see if the training could i…

This study tested whether specially trained physiotherapists can safely diagnose and treat non-urgent muscle and joint pain in the emergency room, compared to standard care from doctors. 102 patients with back, neck, or shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either a physiothera…

This study looked at whether combining virtual simulation with hands-on practice helps midwifery students learn better than virtual training alone. Thirty-two students were split into two groups to practice managing severe preeclampsia. The goal was to see if the combined approac…

This study looked at how well doctors, residents, and nurses can check a patient's pupils compared to a special device called a pupillometer. Pupil checks are important in the ICU to see how the brain is doing. The study included 30 ICU patients and compared the human assessments…

This study tested whether a one-time video lesson helps nursing students learn about caring for a brain drain (external ventricular drainage) better than using flashcards. About 90 third- and fourth-year nursing students in Palestine took part. Researchers measured changes in kno…

This completed study tested whether digital or face-to-face peer support helps medical students learn clinical skills better than standard training. 98 first-year students were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Their skills were measured right after training and again lat…